Vocabulary
What is the beliefs in only one god called?
Monotheism
Describe the general climate of the Arabian Peninsula.
Hot, dry desert with very little rainfall
Who raised Muhammad after his parents died?
His uncle
What is the name of Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina
The Hijra
What is the Holy book of Islam?
The Qu'ran
What is a location in the desert where you can find water?
Oasis
Why were the oases important to travelers and traders?
They provided water and rest stops in the desert.
Why was Muhammad critical of Meccan society?
He saw greed and inequality
What did Muhammad do when he returned to Mecca?
He took control peacefully and dedicated the Kaaba to Allah
Who is considered the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
What do we call a person who moves from place to place instead of settling permanently?
Nomad
What were some benefits of the Arabian Peninsula being a peninsula?
Access to trade routes across land and sea
What happened when Muhammad when to the cave in 620 CE?
He received the message of God from the angel Gabriel
What city became the spiritual center of Islam?
Mecca
What is the declaration of faith in Islam called?
Shahada
What is the name of the Holy shrine located in Mecca?
The Kaaba
In addition to goods, what ideas spread through trade?
Religion
What message did Muhammad preach to the people?
There is only one God, Allah
How did the spread of Islam affect Arabia politically?
It united the people under one faith and leadership
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims aim to take once in their lifetime?
The Hajj
What is the Muslim place of worship called?
Mosque
Name two bodies of water that border the Arabian Peninsula.
The Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
Why did Muhammad leave Mecca and where did he go?
He faced backlash for his beliefs, so he went to Medina
What event marked the beginning of the Islamic calender?
The Hijra
Show me the 5 hand motions we learned to remember the 5 Pillars of Islam
Say, Pray, Pay, No Way, Go Away