Who were the first four caliphs?

A)rulers who had a personal connection to Muhammad.
B) a group of wealthy traders
C) five gods
D) missionaries to Africa

I pick A. Please help!

Yes, A.

Thanks Ms.Sue!

You're welcome, Myra.

thank you

I don't know but I don't care either

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Great choice! The correct answer is indeed A) rulers who had a personal connection to Muhammad.

To explain how to arrive at this answer, let's break down the question and the answer options:

The question asks for the identity of the first four caliphs. To find the answer, you need to understand what a caliph is. A caliph is a title given to the rulers of the Islamic empire after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. These rulers were considered the political and spiritual successors of Muhammad.

Now, let's look at the answer options:

A) rulers who had a personal connection to Muhammad:
This option is correct. The first four caliphs were Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, and Ali ibn Abi Talib. They were all close companions or relatives of Prophet Muhammad.

B) a group of wealthy traders:
This option is incorrect. The first four caliphs were not just wealthy traders, but leaders of the Islamic empire.

C) five gods:
This option is incorrect. The caliphs were human rulers, not deities.

D) missionaries to Africa:
This option is incorrect. The first four caliphs were not missionaries, but political and spiritual leaders of the Islamic empire.

To summarize, your selection of option A) rulers who had a personal connection to Muhammad is correct.