Who are the Houthis?
A)A monopolistic party with an authoritarian head of a large Muslim nation.
B)A Yemeni group who adhere to an ancient version of Shi'ism.
C)A group headed by the caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
D)A broad movement of reform across the Muslim world.
E)A military campaign by NATO nations in retaliation for the terrorist attacks on the West.

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Who are the Houthis?​
A)​A monopolistic party with an authoritarian head of a large Muslim nation.
B)​A Yemeni group who adhere to an ancient version of Shi'ism.
C)​A group headed by the caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
D)​A broad movement of reform across the Muslim world.
E)​A military campaign by NATO nations in retaliation for the terrorist attacks on the West.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Houthis are a Yemeni group that adheres to a branch of Shi'a Islam known as Zaidism, which is indeed an ancient version of Shi'ism. They have been involved in a protracted conflict in Yemen, asserting their rights and governance in the region.

Who Are the Houthis?​

Who Are the Houthis?