1. The Spread Of Islam 2
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Islam

2. Internal Conflict The 2 Caliphs after Abu Bakr were assassinated
After their assassinations, the elective system of choosing caliphs ended

3. Umayyads A family that came to power in 661
They set up a hereditary system of getting new leaders.
They moved the Muslim capital to Damascus

5. Umayyads Surrounded themselves with riches
Some Muslims did not agree with the Umayyads and split.

6. The Split
Muslims split into two groups:
Muslims
SUNNI
SHI'A

7. SHI’A
Believe the leader should be a relative of Muhammad

8. SUNNI
This group followed the Umayyad rule and followed Muhammad’s example.

9. Sufi Another group who reacted against the rich life of the Umayyads
They led a life of poverty and devotion to the spiritual life of Islam
They meditated and chanted
Focused on the Quran