Origins and Spread of Islam | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Page 2, Question #1. Describe Mecca around the time of Muhammad’s birth

Mecca was a prosperous desert trading city on the Arabian Peninsula where many merchants had become wealthy.

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Vocabulary Question: What is monotheism?

The belief that there is a single God

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Page 1: What regions of the world have the lowest concentration of Muslims?

Latin America, followed by North America and South Africa and Oceania

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Page 3, Question #2. Give two facts about Muhammad's early life?

In time, Muhammad became a trader who was known for his honesty. When he was 25, a widow named Khadijah proposed marriage. She and Muhammad had several children

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Page 4, Section 4, Question # 4: Why is Jerusalem a holy city for Muslims?

Jerusalem is the site of Muhammad's Night Journey where he met and prayed with earlier prophets, before being guided through the 7 levels of Heaven

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Page 4, Section 3, Question #4 What was the holy book of Islam called? What does it contain?

Page 4, Section 3, Question #4 The Qur'an. Millions of people believe it to contain the will of God delivered to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel.

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Vocabulary Question: What is a prophet?

A person who is believed by some (or many) as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.

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Vocabulary Question: Who was Muhammad?

Muhammad was the founder of Islam. According to Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet who preached monotheism. He attracted

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Based on the map on page 1, in what region of the world do you think the Islamic faith may have originated? Why?

The Middle East because it has the highest concentration of Muslims

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Page 2, Question #2. Why was the Ka'bah built?

The Ka'bah was built centuries before Muhammad's birth. In Muhammad's time, most Arabs were polytheists and the Ka'bah housed statues of many different Gods

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Page 2, Question #2. How was the Ka'bah used at the time of Muhammad's birth?

In Muhammad's time, most Arabs were polytheists and the Ka'bah housed statues of many different Gods

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Page 4, Section 4, Question #2. What did Muhammad teach when he preached to the Meccans?

Muhammad taught that people must worship one God, that all believers in God were equal, and that the rich should share their riches with the poor.

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