Islamic Civilization

Origins of Islam
Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 450-453 with your row group.

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Who was the first person to preach the religion of Islam? Muhammad When Muhammad and his followers fled Mecca, where did they go? Medina A place in a desert where water can be found, usually from a spring oasis
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Introduction

Chapter Introduction
This chapter will introduce you to Islamic Civilization. You will learn about the origins and beliefs of Islam, the rise of Muslim empires, and the achievements of Muslim cultures.
Section 1: Origins of Islam Section 2: The Beliefs of Islam

Section 3: Muslim Empires

Section 4: Muslim Achievements

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How does geography help shape cultures and communities?

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Key Ideas
People began practicing Islam in Arabia, a large peninsula covered mostly by harsh desert. The prophet of Islam was Muhammad, who preached his beliefs to the people of Mecca, his hometown. Muhammad moved from Mecca to the city of Medina, where he built up the Muslim community.

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Key Terms
oasisa place in a desert where water can be found, usually from a spring BedouinsArab nomads who lived in desert areas HijraMuhammads migration with his followers from Mecca to Medina KaabaA shrine in Mecca that is the most important Islamic holy site
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What are some features of Arabias geography?

Arabia is a huge peninsula, south of modern Iraq and across the Red Sea from Africa. Arabia has an extremely harsh environment: mostly desert, a very dry climate, and no permanent rivers.

Most people in Arabia lived in areas that got some rain or near oases where water could be found.

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Geography and Culture

How might being mostly surrounded by water have affected Arabia?

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Two Ways of Life

What are some ways that the lives of nomads and town-dwellers were different?
Arabian Ways of Life Nomads Town-dwellers

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The Importance of Muhammad

Who do Muslims believe was the prophet of Islam?
How did Muhammad feel about Meccan society? How did his actions lead to the rise of Islam?

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The Rise of Islam

When did Muhammad preach in Mecca and Medina? Explain the changes. What changes did Muhammad make to Mecca on his return?

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Identifying Main Ideas

Please turn to page 187 in your Student Journals.

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