The Term and Position of Caliph (Khalifa)

question 57

Multiple Choice

The term and position of caliph (khalifa)

• A) is equivalent to that of a shaman in New Kingdom Egypt.
• B) had no political aspect, as it was a priestly office.
• C) was adopted from Byzantine Christianity.
• D) referred to the individual who was the temporal successor of Muhammad and who also was considered to be an imam.
• E) was abolished with the death of Muhammad.

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