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 the extreme conditions of the desert
-Bedouins ideals: courage, loyalty to family, and warrior skills.
Moving
-By the time of 600 AD, 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 increased as well
-Many 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 definitely monotheistic
-They believe in one God called Allah.
Muhammad
-The prophet Muhammad very influential 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."
-Muslim means "one who has submitted."
Research
-In a group of 2-3:
--Five pillars of Islam
--Sources of Authority (holy book)
--Connect Islam to other religions
--3 paragraphs in total
--Includes these terms: Mosque, haji, Qur'an
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