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    What was the role of the Catholic Church and religion in medieval life? Which institutions and events were the most significant? Why? The Catholic Church and religion dominated the lives of people of the medieval period because they had staunch believe that God, heaven and Hell all existed staunch. In the medieval age, the fall of Rome resulted in the church growth in power as they took the role of leadership and the distribution of food to the needed. The church was largely a spiritual…

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    Genghis Khan

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    This legal justification made them fight the caliph of Iraq with the belief that they attempted to kill Khan Genghis also realized that victory came with the conquering of people and not cities or land. They directed Muslim and Christian to seethe the resistance of the caliphs, remove the pockets of resentments, and make the capital a safe place. After the defeat, the Mongols executed the sons of the caliph leaders for failing to protect their nation but spending more time in…

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    The Sunni-Shia Debate

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    These two different ideas over how the faith should be lead, by consensus or blood, is the most basic debate between Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. A key difference between the Sunnis and the Shiites is that the Sunni Muslims believe that being the caliph (religious…

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    In order to fill this void caliph was selected. According to Jackson Speilvogel, a caliph is a temporal leader. Under the leadership of the caliph the Islamic Empire continued to spread outside the Arabian Peninsula. In the next couple decades after Muhammad’s death, Islam spread through almost all of the Middle East. They took control…

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    Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi reinforces his claim as Caliph with being a descendent from the Quraysh tribe. ISIS is establishing legitimacy among Sunni Muslims around the world and moving away from Al Qaeda who influence remote areas of Afghanistan. The proclamation of Sunni Caliphate may be the glue to hold together disparate groups like ex-Baathists, Salafists, Naqshabadis, and ex-Iraqi army of Saddam Hussain. Ways to mitigate the bomb threat of Pan Am flight 103. In the 1980s, terrorists resorted to…

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    And when Shahrzad’s closest friend falls victim to Khalid, Shahrzad seeks vengeance. This she plans to do by volunteering to be his next bride. She is not only determined to stay alive, but also to end the caliph and his reign for good. Night after night Shahrzad tells him enthralling folk tales, but leaves him with a thrilling cliff-hanger each time so that she’ll survive. Ultimately, she finds herself falling in love with the very boy who killed her closest…

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    Babe Bows Out Analysis

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    The rows where the audience is sitting at are lined right on the Caliph of Clout. His teammates and flags are also in a line somewhat pointing at him. The white lines on the field are also somewhat pointing at the big fellow in two different ways. His teammates are in a line and somewhat point at him to show that he is…

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    Final Examination 1. Describe the principle concepts which Zoroastrianism is credited with contributing to Western Religions Zoroastrianism was founded by a prophet Zoroaster who had a vision by high god Ahura Mazda, and reflects an outgoing, universal battle of Ahura Mazda, the good god, and Angra Mainyu, the evil spirit, between the truth and lie while human beings must decide which side they want to choose. Zoroastrianism contributes to Western Religions with eschatology, resurrection, and…

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    Part of the reason all three of the religions were in a position to coexist was because of the strong leadership of people like Abd Al-Rahman III, who declared himself Caliph in 926 CE. Muslim Spain had many great achievement including outstanding architecture, advanced trade, knowledge, and technology. Though, like all societies, it had its periods of intolerance and civil war. Muslim Spain is a great medieval example…

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    “Abraham’s Other Son” is a book that answers pressing questions about the Islam faith, while comparing it to Judaism and Christianity. Written by Phillip G. Samaan, this book disproves misconceptions about the Islam faith. The question and answer writing style allows for an easy, yet riveting read. The emergence of Islam begins with Muhammad. He desired to know God because polytheistic worshippers appalled him. His wife, Khadijah, encouraged him to accept God’s calling to be a special messenger.…

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