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Which of the following statements are true about Wahhabism? (Select all that apply)(4 points) Responses Wahhabis advocate for a government based on the original teachings of Islam Wahhabis advocate for a government based on the original teachings of Islam Wahhabism is a form of Shia Islam. Wahhabism is a form of Shia Islam. Wahhabism has the most influence in Saudi Arabia Wahhabism has the most influence in Saudi Arabia Wahhabis embrace modern interpretations of the Quran Wahhabis embrace modern interpretations of the Quran Wahhabis believe in rejecting modern interpretations of the Quran Wahhabis believe in rejecting modern interpretations of the Quran Wahhabism is a branch of Sunni Islam. Wahhabism is a branch of Sunni Islam. Wahhabism originated in modern-day Iran. Wahhabism originated in modern-day Iran.

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The following statements about Wahhabism are true:

  1. Wahhabis advocate for a government based on the original teachings of Islam.
  2. Wahhabism has the most influence in Saudi Arabia.
  3. Wahabis believe in rejecting modern interpretations of the Quran.
  4. Wahhabism is a branch of Sunni Islam.

The following statements are false:

  • Wahhabism is a form of Shia Islam. (False, Wahhabism is not a form of Shia Islam; it is a form of Sunni Islam.)
  • Wahhabism originated in modern-day Iran. (False, Wahhabism originated in the Arabian Peninsula, specifically in the 18th century in what is now Saudi Arabia.)
  • Wahabis embrace modern interpretations of the Quran. (False, Wahhabis typically reject modern interpretations, preferring a literal and traditionalist approach.)