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Copy and complete in your notebook. 1. Muhammad died in 632. A group of Muslim leaders selected a new kind of leader. They called this leader the ______________, or the successor. 2. Their goal was to protect and to spread ______________. Their armies conquered many lands beyond the Arabian peninsula. 3. ACer the first four caliphs, a new group of caliphs ruled. They were called the _______________________. 4. They ruled the empire from the city of __________________in Syria. Their goal also was to spread Islam. I can examine and compare the two divisions within Islam: Sunni & Shia. 7.7 Analyze the origins and impact of different sects within Islam, Sunnis and Shi’ites. Divided the Muslims into 2 groups: 1. Sunni – Believe that the caliph can be voted into office and can be anyone. 2. Shia/Shi’ites– Believe that the caliph must be a descendent of Muhammad. SUNNI & SHIA 10 minutes End SUNNI DRAW THIS GRAPHIC ORGANIZER IN YOUR COMPOSITION BOOK. USE 1 FULL PAGE. SHIA SUNNI LET’S COMPLETE THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER AS A CLASS! SHIA 7.7 Analyze the origins and impact of different sects within Islam, Sunnis and Shi’ites. Differences between the Sunni and the Shia (Shi'ites) •  Shia believed that Ali, Muhammad's son-­‐in-­‐law was the righ_ul heir and future caliphs needed to be descendants (rela`ves) of Muhammad. •  Sunni believe that caliphs do not have to be descendants of Muhammad. •  Today most Muslims are Sunni. •  Today most of the popula`on of Iran and Iraq are Shia or Shi’ite. 7.7 Analyze the origins and impact of different sects within Islam, Sunnis and Shi’ites. Similari`es between Sunni and Shia (Shi’ite) 1.  Both believe in one God. 2.  Both believe that the Quran is Islam’s holy book. 3.  Both believe in the 5 Pillars of Faith 7.7 Analyze the origins and impact of different sects within Islam, Sunnis and Shi’ites. Exit Ticket: Can you think of a group of people, a couple, or a place that was divided over a conflict?