Rise of Islam- very limited agriculture, very hot and dry deserts. Arab nomads, called bedouins, were organized into clans. these clans were created because they provided security and support for a life made difficult by the extreme conditions of the desert. many arabs had settled down by 600 AD, larger towns near the western coast of Arabia became market towns for local, regional, and long-distance trade goods.
Mecca- holy city where muslims pray
Monotheistic- believe in one god called Allah
islam- submission to the will of allah
muslim- one who has submitted
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