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This minoroty faction within Islam believed that Mohammad's successor should be a relative descended from Muhammad.
What are the Shia or who are the Shiite Muslims
This monotheistic religion originated in the Arabian peninsula in the early 600s.
What is Islam
Written by the prophet Mohammed, this primary holy text of Islam contains the teachings, commands, and messages of their god "Allah."
What is the Quran
This majority faction within Islam believed that the succeeding caliph was NOT required to be a descendant of Muhammad.
What are the Sunni or who are Sunni Muslims
This wealthy ruler of the Mali empire made a trip to Mecca that resulted in trading and diplomatic ties between Mali and other Muslim states.
Who was Mansa Musa
The religion of Islam spread along these paths throughout the Middle East, then northern Africa, into Spain, southern Italy, and Asia Minor.
What were trade routes
This Muslim ruling dynasty held power over the Islamic world from 661-750 A.D. and was mostly concerned with conquering new territory.
Who were the Umayyads or what was the Umayyad Caliphate
The West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai were all made wealthy by taxing the trade of these two commodities.
What were salt and gold
This Arabic word meaning "struggle" has become synonymous with a holy word or crusade; and refers not only to the fight against the enemies of Islam, but also the spiritual struggle within oneself against sin.
What is "jihad"
Under this ruling dynasty, Islam spread the most and truly became a world religion.
Who were the Abbasids or what was the Abbasid Caliphate
This period of cultural and artistic achievement under the Abbasid caliphate was characterized by advancements in astronomy, literature, mathematics, and medicince.
What was the Islamic Golden Age
The Shahada, prayer, giving to charity/poor, the Hajj, and fasting during Ramadan are all central practices in Islam altogether known as these.
What are the Five Pillars if Islam
This strong ruler of the Songhai strengthened his empire and made it the largest empire in West Africa's history.
Who was Askia Dawud