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Insular Southeast Asia
 
  A) typically has dry winters.
  B) straddles the equator.
  C) has few peaks above 5,000 feet.
  D) includes about 25 islands.
  E) has tremendous temperature variation.

Question 2

Describe the key characteristics of Islam and explain why distinctive Sunni and Shiite branches exist today.
 
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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Islam originated in Southwest Asia in 622 CE. It is based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, who received these from Allah (God); they are contained in the Quran. All Muslims are expected to follow five essential activities: repeating the basic creed; praying facing Mecca five times daily; giving charitable contributions; fasting during the month of Ramadan; and making at least one pilgrimage (Hajj) to Muhammad's birthplace of Mecca. The two main divisions of Islam originated and followed the death of Muhammad; at issue was the question of who would inherit his religious power. The Shiites favored passing power within Muhammad's family while a second branch, the Sunnis, believed that power should be passed down through established clergy.



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