Sunni & Shi'a

What are the two sects (branches or groups) of Islam?

• Catholics and Protestants

• Sunni and Shi'a

• Kurds and Persians

• Muslims and Jews

After whose death did Islam split into 2 sects (groups)?

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Muhammad

About what percentage of the world's Muslim population are Sunni?

• 10%

• 90%

• 50%

What did Muslims disagree about after Muhammad's death?

• The location of the holy city

• Who should be Muhammad's successor and the next leader of Islam.

• Whether the Quran or Bible should be used as the holy book.

Which branch of Islam believes the supreme leader MUST be a blood relative (descendant) of Muhammad?

• Shi'a

• Sunni

Which country in Southwest Asia has the largest Shi'a population?

• Saudi Arabia

• Jordan

• Iran

• Syria

Why did Islam split into two different sects (branches/groups)?