VOCAB!
boycott
refusal to do business with an organization or group
What are the three main monotheistic religions in the world?
Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.
When was Muhammad born?
Muhammad was born in the year 570 C.E.
Who was the first Muslim & why?
Khadijah is considered as the first Muslim. She was the first person to believe Muhammad's experience at the cave (Angel Gabriel Revelation).
What region of the world did Islam originate in?
Islam originates in the city of Mecca which is located in the Arabian Peninsula.
monotheism
belief in one god
Give two examples of polytheistic religions.
In what year did Muhammad received his first revelation?
Muhammad recieves his first revelation in the year 610 C.E.
What does the word Allah translate to in English?
What is the story of th creation of the Ka'bah?
Abraham
Hagar & Ishmael
ZamZam Miracle
Building of Ka'bah as shrine dedicated to God
Muhammad
main prophet of the Islamic religion.
In what year did Muhammad's wife & uncle die?
619 C.E.
What year did Muhammad die in?
Muhammad passess away in the year 632 C.E.
How does the architecture of the city of Mecca today represent the importance of the Islamic religion to its citizens?
Everything is built around the Ka'bah; no buildings touch the holy place.
Today, many go on pilgrimages to Mecca still and it is the most important city for the Islamic religion.
Why was Mecca a major city and a crossroads?
Mecca was a major city first of all, because it was a religious center. The fact that so many people visited Mecca in order to worship their many gods at the Ka'bah, allowed the city to also be a main trading center. It was a crossroads because it was in the middle of a very important trading route and merchants would often stop here.
Muslim
a person who practices Islam and monotheism.
When did Muhammad recieve the Night Journey revelation?
619/620 C.E.
The year of Muhammad's death is the same year as...
The beginning of the first Muslim empire under the leadership of the Four Caliphs.
What is the name of the country that Mecca is located in today?
Saudi Arabia
Why was the economy of Mecca trade?
The economy was trade because of the climatic conditions of the Arabian Peninsula. The climate and environment weren't apt to plant crops, so people had to trade.
polytheism
belief in many gods.
Where did Muhammad recieve his first revelation?
In a cave while he retreated to pray.
What clan did Muhammad belong to? Why was it important?
Muhammad belonged to the Hashim clan.
The Hashim clan was one of the leading clans in Mecca.
What tribe did Muhammad belong to? Why was it important?
Muhammad belonged to the Quryash tribe.
It was important because it was one of the most powerful tribes in the area.
Governmental system in the Arabian Peninsula...
No central government. The Arabian Peninsula was famous for its tribes and clans that were often at war with each other over resources and power.