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darbym82

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After Muhammad's death, which of the following factors led Abu Bakr to take the leadership of Islam?
 
  A) His power base in the Muslim military forces
  B) His claim that Muhammad had privately designated him as his successor
  C) His connection to the Prophet as he was Muhammad's first cousin
  D) His willingness to stop non-Muslim tribes from joining Islam

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the term Islamist?
 
  A) The term Islamist originated in the Middle Ages and now hardly used.
  B) It is a term used for those who espouse violence in the name of Islam.
  C) It is a term used to refer to conservative Muslims.
  D) The term Islamist covers a very large proportion of Muslims.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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