Who came after Muhammad to lead the Muslims?
The Rashidun Caliphate.
When did Muhammad die?
632.
What is a caliphate?
A territory under the leadership of an Islamic steward.
What is a caliph?
A person considered a religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
What was the first caliphate?
the Rashidun Caliphate
Which one was second?
the Umayyad Caliphate
When was that?
661–750.
Which one was next?
The Abbasid Caliphate.
When did that one exist?
750–1258.
What was the 4th?
The Ottoman Caliphate.
What religion were caliphates based in?
The Arabian Peninsula.
What was unique about the 4th caliph?
He was from the same clan as Muhammad.
What was his name?
Ali.
What was his clan's name?
Banu Hashim.