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What event led to the foundation of the Umayyad Caliphate in 661?
What event led to the foundation of the Umayyad Caliphate in 661?
- Mu’awiya rebelling against the removal of his lifetime governorship (correct)
- The conquests of the Eastern Roman Empire
- Ali's son Hasan being elected caliph
- The Battle of Karbala
What tragic event occurred at the Battle of Karbala in 680?
What tragic event occurred at the Battle of Karbala in 680?
- Ali's succession as caliph
- Husayn's death (correct)
- The defeat of Yazid
- The defeat of Mu’awiya
What did the Umayyads establish in their rule that was criticized for its luxury?
What did the Umayyads establish in their rule that was criticized for its luxury?
- Administrative centers
- Opulent palaces (correct)
- Garrison cities
- Major metropolises
Which regions did the Umayyads expand their empire to, involving Berbers and Turks?
Which regions did the Umayyads expand their empire to, involving Berbers and Turks?
What role did garrison cities play under Umayyad rule?
What role did garrison cities play under Umayyad rule?
Why did the Umayyads opt to found separate garrison cities?
Why did the Umayyads opt to found separate garrison cities?
Who were the four Rightly Guided Caliphs that led the Rashidun Caliphate?
Who were the four Rightly Guided Caliphs that led the Rashidun Caliphate?
What does the term 'Rashidun' mean?
What does the term 'Rashidun' mean?
Who was the first Caliph to rule following the death of Prophet Muhammad?
Who was the first Caliph to rule following the death of Prophet Muhammad?
What event marked the beginning of the First Fitna?
What event marked the beginning of the First Fitna?
Which two figures were primarily involved in the power struggle during the First Fitna?
Which two figures were primarily involved in the power struggle during the First Fitna?
What is the significance of the Sunni-Shia Split in Islam?
What is the significance of the Sunni-Shia Split in Islam?
