1-Origins of Islam

This painting shows a trader arriving in the oasis of Mecca. With him is his nephew, who would become the grandfather of Muhammad. Write down two impressions this image gives you about Mecca.

Match each word to it's definition.

What kind of land form is Arabia?

What land marks, countries or continents are near Arabia?

How did the geography of the Arabian Peninsula affect settlement patterns?

What does the photo tell you about the kinds of challenges people would face living in the Arabian desert?

Describe Bedouins by telling where and how they lived.

People who consider Muhammad the prophet of their religion are known as:

A person believed to be chosen by God as a messager is known as a:

The religious fair in Mecca, in the town of Hijaz, was a place where people came to worship at a shrine called:

According to Muhammed, how is what he preached connected with Judaism and Christianity?

What did the Meccans fear about the beliefs preached by Muhammad.

What was it called when Muhammad fled Mecca and went ot Medina?

What did Muhammad do when he came back to Mecca as it's leader?

Why is Muhammad often represented by his name in caligraphy?

Why do people have sedentary lives?

What does it mean to have a sedentary life?

What do nomadic people rely on to live and thrive as they migrate?

Where is the oasis in the picture located?