There are two large sects within Islam. Iran has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]
Indonesia has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]

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There are two large sects within Islam. Iran has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]
 Indonesia has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]

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Question restatement: The prompt presents two fill-in-the-blank statements about Islamic sects and asks for the appropriate terms to complete them. The blanks are:
1) Iran has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]
2) Indonesia has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]

Since there are no answer choices provided, I will focus on explaining why the two supplied answers are correct and clarify the reasoning behind them.

First blank: Iran has the largest population of this sect — Shia.
- Why Shia is correct: Iran is widely recognized as the country with the largest Shia Muslim population in the world. The historical development of Shia Islam in Iran was solidified during the Safavid dynasty (16th century), which established Twelver Shia Islam as the state religion and promoted religious identity aligned with Shia doctrines. Over centuries, this fostered a strong Shia majority in the country, distinct from neighboring Sunni-majority regions.
- Misconceptions to avoid: Some may think Iran is Sunni-majority due to broader regional dynamics or contemporary demographics, but demographically and historically, Iran is overwhelmingly Shia. It is not just a religious label but a deep cultural and political alignment that emerged through state structures, education, and religious institutions.

Second blank: Indonesia has the largest population of this sect — Sunni.
- Why Sunni is correct: Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, and the vast majority are Sunni. The spread of Sunni Islam in Indonesia occurred through trade and maritime links with merchants from the Arab world, Persia, and India, beginning centuries ago. This historical diffusion led to a predominantly Sunni Muslim population with various local traditions but shared Sunni creeds and practices.
- Misconceptions to avoid: Some might assume a more diverse distribution or significant Shia communities; while there are minority Shia and other Muslim groups in Indonesia, the predominant demographic is Sunni. It’s also important not to equate Indonesia’s vast diversity with a non-Sunni majority—statistically and culturally, Sunni Islam is the dominant form in Indonesia.

If you were expecting multiple-choice feedback, note that this prompt is a fill-in-the-blank format rather than a selection among options. The rationale above explains why the two terms — Shia for Iran and Sunni for Indonesia — correctly complete the statements, based on historical development, demographic patterns, and the general distribution of sects within these countries.

ASIA150.001.FA25 Quiz 1 (fall 2025)

There are two large sects within Islam. Iran has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank] Indonesia has the largest population of this sect: [Fill in the blank]

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