1-Origins of Islam
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Use the Lesson 1 eText: Origins of Islam from the SAVVAS Easybridge app on Clever to complete this assignment.
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Today _______ is the world's second-most widely practiced faith, after _______ .
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It was proclaimed by a man named _______ , and it's called Islam.
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_______ is the belief that there is only one God.
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Despite his wealth, he was convinced that _______ society was too focused on _______ , corruption, and _______ .
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Muslims believe that an angel visited Muhammad in a _______ and instructed him to deliver _______ from God.
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By _______ , enough Mecca's were _______ by Muhammad and his _______, that he and his followers were driven out.
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Not satisfied with driving him out, Meccan armies began _______ Muhammad and his followers.
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By _______ Muhammad made his return to Mecca, this time as its _______ , and organized a Muslim community where worship of other gods was _______ .
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Why do you think opposition only strengthened Muhammad and his followers?
Why do you think opposition only strengthened Muhammad and his followers?
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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.
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.
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Match each word to it's definition.
Match each word to it's definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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prophet | arrow_right_alt | place in the desert where water can be found |
expand | arrow_right_alt | person who moves from place to place without a permanent home |
nomad | arrow_right_alt | person believed to be chosen by God to bring truth to the people |
oppose | arrow_right_alt | message, usually one believed to come from God |
revelation | arrow_right_alt | Muhammad's migration with his followers from Mecca to Medina |
oasis | arrow_right_alt | to try to stop or defeat something |
Hijrah | arrow_right_alt | to grow, get bigger |
The Arabian Setting
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What kind of land form is Arabia?
What kind of land form is Arabia?
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What land marks, countries or continents are near Arabia?
What land marks, countries or continents are near Arabia?
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How did the geography of the Arabian Peninsula affect settlement patterns?
How did the geography of the Arabian Peninsula affect settlement patterns?
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What does the photo tell you about the kinds of challenges people would face living in the Arabian desert?
What does the photo tell you about the kinds of challenges people would face living in the Arabian desert?
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The _______ , or people of Arabia, were either _______ (which means they had no fixed homes) or _______ (which means they settled).
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Describe Bedouins by telling where and how they lived.
Describe Bedouins by telling where and how they lived.
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Sedentary Arabs lived as _______ and _______ (shop owners).
The Rise of Islam
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People who consider Muhammad the prophet of their religion are known as:
People who consider Muhammad the prophet of their religion are known as:
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A person believed to be chosen by God as a messager is known as a:
A person believed to be chosen by God as a messager is known as a:
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The religious fair in Mecca, in the town of Hijaz, was a place where people came to worship at a shrine called:
The religious fair in Mecca, in the town of Hijaz, was a place where people came to worship at a shrine called:
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All around him, Muhammad saw _______, _______, and _______ in Meccan society.
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Muhammad often went to a _______ outside Mecca to pray and reflect.
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Muslims believe that the angel _______ appeared before Muhammad in the cave one night.
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Islam's holy book is called the _______.
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According to Muhammed, how is what he preached connected with Judaism and Christianity?
According to Muhammed, how is what he preached connected with Judaism and Christianity?
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What did the Meccans fear about the beliefs preached by Muhammad.
What did the Meccans fear about the beliefs preached by Muhammad.
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What was it called when Muhammad fled Mecca and went ot Medina?
What was it called when Muhammad fled Mecca and went ot Medina?
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How did Muhammad gain power in Medina?
How did Muhammad gain power in Medina?
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What did Muhammad do when he came back to Mecca as it's leader?
What did Muhammad do when he came back to Mecca as it's leader?
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Why is Muhammad often represented by his name in caligraphy?
Why is Muhammad often represented by his name in caligraphy?
Geography of the Arabian Peninsula
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Why do people have sedentary lives?
Why do people have sedentary lives?
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What does it mean to have a sedentary life?
What does it mean to have a sedentary life?
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What do nomadic people rely on to live and thrive as they migrate?
What do nomadic people rely on to live and thrive as they migrate?
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The Arabian Peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, including the _______, _______, and the _______.
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Where is the oasis in the picture located?
Where is the oasis in the picture located?
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The Red Sea contains water with the highest _______ content in the world.
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The Red Sea connects _______ and _______ and serves as the main artery of travel.
Lesson 1 Check
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What is an oasis, and how did it affect life on the Arabian Peninsula?
What is an oasis, and how did it affect life on the Arabian Peninsula?
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How did the climate of the Arabian Peninsula influence the way nomads lived?
How did the climate of the Arabian Peninsula influence the way nomads lived?
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What religion do Muslims practice?
What religion do Muslims practice?
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Describe what happened to the Muslim commuinity in the years immediately following the Hijrah.
Describe what happened to the Muslim commuinity in the years immediately following the Hijrah.