Mohammad’s Vision
What is the land of the Arabian Peninsula like?
It is a hot, dry desert
What did Mohammed tell the people of Medina when he preached to them?
Aloan is the one true God, don’t worship idols and give your money to the poor
What other job did Mohammad have in Medina?
He was also a ruler and a judge
What is every faithful Muslim supposed to do, at least once during his life?
He should visit Mecca
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
What was the name given to the people who lived in the Arabian Peninsula?
Bedouins
How did the rich and powerful people of Mecca respond to Mohammad and his teachings?
They did not like what he said, they didn’t want to give their money to the poor
What problem did the people of Medina have?
They were hungry because there wasn’t enough food
What happened to make all the Muslims worried and concerne?
Mohammad died and they didn’t know who should lead them
What did Allah send to Sinbad so that he would not drown in the sea?
A wooden bathtub
How were the Bedouins exoected to behave?
They were supposed to be kind to the poor, the strangers, and the sick
Why did Mohammad finally leave Mecca for Medina?
Because the soldiers in Mecca wanted to kill him
What solution did Mohammad have for the food shortage?
He told his rollers to attack the caravans bringing food to Mecca and take the food back to Medina
How did the Islamic empire do under the rule of the Caliphs?
It became very large and powerful and many people converted to Islam
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. When the bird flew away he went with it
Who was the angel Mohammed saw in the cave?
Gabriel
Why did the soldiers go into the cave?
Because there was a spider web across the entrance. They didn’t think that he could have entered without breaking the web.
Do you remember how many years the 2 cities fought?
Seven years
What city became the new capital city the Islamic Empire?
Baghdad
Sinbad landed in a new valley but what new terror was located there?
The valley was filled with huge snakes
What were the followers of Mohammad’s teachings called?
Muslims
What did the angel tell Mohammad he would be the messenger of?
Allah
How did the fight between the 2 cities end?
Mohammad’s army defeated Mecca and he declared Mecca to be The Holy City of Islam
Can you name something that the city of Baghdad became known for?
It’s beautiful buildings, running water, public libraries, and scholars or thinkers
How did Sinbad get up the cliff where the men were?
He held onto a piece of meat that they threw down. An eagle grabbed the meat and flew up to the men above