The Fight For Mecca
Muhammad was more than a prophet. . . he was also a _______ and a _______
ruler & judge
Who was the ruler of Mecca?
Muhammad now ruled over Mecca
Can you name two things that the city of Baghdad became known for?
How did Sinbad escape the island with the giant bird?
He tied a piece of cloth to himself and to the leg of the bird.
What problem did the people of Medina have?
They were hungry. There was not enough food.
What happened to make all the Muslims worried and concerned?
Muhammad died
In the story, why did Sinbad decide to become a sailor?
Because all of his life he had only spent money and enjoyed himself. He wanted to have a real adventure and be a great explorer.
Sinbad landed in the beautiful valley but what new terror was located in the valley?
The valley was filled with huge snakes.
The cities of Mecca and Medina fought for how many years?
7 years
Who became the new leader, or caliph, of the Islamic empire?
Muhammad's old friend, Abu Bakr
What did the beautiful island turn out to be?
The island turned out to be a big fish
What did Sinbad fill his pockets with in the valley of the snakes?
He filled his pockets with diamonds.
How did the fight between Medina and Mecca end?
Muhammad;s army defeated Mecca
How did the Islamic empire do under the rule of the caliphs?
It became very large and powerful. Many people converted to Islam.
What did Allah send to Sinbad so that he would not drown in the sea?
Sinbad found a wooden bathtub.
How did Sinbad get up the cliff to the men above?
Sinbad held onto a piece of meat.
What is every faithful muslim supposed to do, at least once during their life?
Visit the city of Mecca
What city became the new capital of the Islamic empire?
Baghdad became the new capital
When Sinbad found a large, white dome on an island, what did it turn out to be?
The dome turned out to be the egg of a Gigantic bird.
What bird grabbed the meat and flew up to the men above?
an Eagle