1) Which of the following best describes the nature of the period of the Muslim Ummah, when Ali ibn Abi Talib took on the caliphate?

1. A time of tribulation.
2. A time of prosperity.
3. A time of obscenity and vulgarity.
4. None of the above.

2) The assassination of Ali ibn Abi Talib took place at the hands of:

1. Muawiyah.
2. one of the Kharwarij.
3. the governors who he had recalled from their appointed posts.
4. None of the above.

3) At the 'Battle of Siffin' which two forces met with one another?

1. The forces of Ali ibn Abi Talib and the Roman Empire.
2. The forces of Ali ibn Abi Talib and the wife of Prophet Muhammad, Khadijah.
3. The forces of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muawiyah.
4. None of the above.

4) As the newly appointed caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib moved the capital of the fledgling Muslim Ummah from Medina to:

1. Makkah.
2. Tabuk.
3. Kufa.
4. Abha.

5) Despite his hesitation and reluctance, what factor encouraged Ali ibn Abi Talib to take on role of Caliph?

1. The encouragement and support of some of those who had been closest to the Prophet.
2. His ardent desire to rule over the Muslim Ummah.
3. His hopes for financial stability, and a more grand and luxurious life as Caliph.
4. His desire for fame and recognition throughout the Muslim world.