The rise of islam-
Geo- very limited agriculture and very hot and dry summers.
People of the desert- there are arab nomads, called bedouins and were organized into clans. these clans were created because they provide security and support for a life made difficult because of weather conditions.
Moving- By the time of 600 AD many arabs decided to settle in market towns or by an oasis. the desert life was just too tough and unpredictible. larger towns west of arabia became market towns for local, regional, and long distance trading.
Special city- Meccah is a holy city where muslims pray towards. it is very common for muslims to go visit to pay homage.
Trade life- after people have moved into larger cities, the trading increased as well. traded many things like spices, incense, perfumes, precious metals, ivory, and silk.
Monotheistic or polytheistic- the muslim religion is definately monotheistic. they believe in one god named ALLAH.
Muhammed- he was raised by his grandfather and uncle. he recieved little schooling and began working as a trader. at the age of 40 he became really religious.
Islam- SUBMISSION TO THE WALL OF ALLAH.
Muslim- ONE WHO HAS SUBITTED.
3 paragraphs- 5 pillars of islam, sources of authority, connect islam to another religion. include mosque, hajj, and qur'an.
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