Which of these statements is an accurate reflection of a Shi’a belief?


The Shi’a believed the Umayyad had no right to rule the Muslim community..

The Shi’a believed they were experts at interpreting the words of the Qur’an.

The Shi’a believed any Muslim was capable of leading daily prayer.

The Shi’a believed leaders should be chosen only by the Muslim community.

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Shi’a is a division of Islam who


recognize idols for religious worship

believe in more than one god.

believe only close relatives and friends of Muhammad should succeed him.

recognize the first four caliphs as Muhammad’s rightful successors.

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What type of bureaucracy did the caliphate create?


a bureaucracy where only Muslims held all positions of power

a bureaucracy where only non-Muslims were recruited for the army

a bureaucracy where non-Muslims held all positions of power

a bureaucracy where Muslims equally shared the spoils of war