The Rise of Islam:
Geography:
-very limited agriculture
-very hot and dry deserts
People of the Desert:
-on the deserts, the Arab nomads, called Bedouins, were organized into clans
-These clans were created because they provided security and support for a life made difficult by extreme conditions of the desert
-Bedouins ideals: courage,loyalty to family, and warrior skills
Moving:
-By the time of 600 A.D many Arabs had chosen to settle by an oasis or in a market town, the desert life was just too tough and unpredictable
-Larger towns near the western coast of Arabia became market towns for local,regional, and long-distance trade goods
Special City:
-one of these cities was Mecca
-Mecca is a holy city where Muslims pray towards
-Also it is very common for Muslims to go visit Mecca to pay homage.
Trade Life:
-After these people had moved into the larger cities, the trading increases as well
-may routes because of the bodies of water that surrounded the area
-Traded many things like spices,incense, perfumes, precious metals,ivory, and silk
Monotheistic or Polytheistic:
-The islamic religion is definitley monotheistic
-They believe in one God called Allah
Muhammad:
-The prophet Muhammad very infulential figure
-He was raised by his grandfather and uncle
-He received little schooling and began working on as a trader
-At the age of 40, Muhammad became very interested in religion
General Info.:
-Islam means submission to the will of Allah
-Muslims means one who has submitted
Research:
-five pillars of islam
-sources of authority-holy book
-connect islam to other religions
-3 paragraphs
-include Mosque, hajj,Qur'an
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