Zaydi Shia

Target entity: Zaydi Shia
Context triple: [Shia Islam, hasSubbranch, Zaydi Shia]

• A. Twelver Shia
  Twelver Shia is the largest branch of Shia Islam, distinguished by its belief in a line of twelve divinely appointed Imams culminating in the occulted Mahdi.
• B. Ismaili Shia
  Ismaili Shia is a branch of Shia Islam known for its recognition of a living imam descended from Isma'il ibn Ja'far and for its rich intellectual and esoteric theological traditions.
• C. Shia Islam
  Shia Islam is one of the two main branches of Islam, distinguished by its belief in the spiritual and political leadership of the Prophet Muhammad’s family, particularly Ali and his descendants.
• D. Ibadi Islam
  Ibadi Islam is a distinct, early Islamic sect known for its moderate theology, emphasis on piety and justice, and historical roots in Oman and parts of North and East Africa.
• E. Yazidism
  Yazidism is an ancient, syncretic monotheistic religion with roots in Mesopotamia, traditionally practiced by the Yazidis, many of whom are ethnically Kurdish.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: Zaydi Shia
Target entity description: Zaydi Shia is a branch of Shia Islam centered historically in Yemen, distinguished by its recognition of Zayd ibn Ali as the rightful imam and by legal and theological views that are relatively close to Sunni jurisprudence.

• A. Twelver Shia
  Twelver Shia is the largest branch of Shia Islam, distinguished by its belief in a line of twelve divinely appointed Imams culminating in the occulted Mahdi.
• B. Ismaili Shia
  Ismaili Shia is a branch of Shia Islam known for its recognition of a living imam descended from Isma'il ibn Ja'far and for its rich intellectual and esoteric theological traditions.
• C. Shia Islam
  Shia Islam is one of the two main branches of Islam, distinguished by its belief in the spiritual and political leadership of the Prophet Muhammad’s family, particularly Ali and his descendants.
• D. Ibadi Islam
  Ibadi Islam is a distinct, early Islamic sect known for its moderate theology, emphasis on piety and justice, and historical roots in Oman and parts of North and East Africa.
• E. Yazidism
  Yazidism is an ancient, syncretic monotheistic religion with roots in Mesopotamia, traditionally practiced by the Yazidis, many of whom are ethnically Kurdish.
• F. None of above. chosen