THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A disagreement over succession after Mohammed’s death in 632 split Muslims into Islam’s two main sects, Sunni and Shia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Religion of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam, and most of its natives are adherents of the majority Sunni branch. In modern times, the Wahhābī interpretation of Sunni Islam has been especially influential, and Muslim scholars espousing that sect’s views have been a major social and political force.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sunnis and Shia split occured after the death of the prophet Muhammad 632 BCE. Shia believed that Ali should be the new leader of the muslims because he is in the same family as Muhammad. Hussein was the son of Ali who continued the war in which his father had died in.
Detailed explanation-4: -Muhammad dies, and the Sunni/ Shia split occurs. Sunnis believed that the next caliph, or successor, did not have to be related to Muhammad (wanted friend of Muhammad), while Shias believed the caliph should be a descendent or relative of Muhammad (wanted Son in Law).