Origins and Spread of Islam | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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Page 2 Question 3. Explain the ties that most Arabian people shared during this time

Though there was no central government uniting Arabs during this time, they shared ties of culture, particularly language.

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

Few people noticed Muhammad’s birth. His family was not very wealthy, and his mother sent him to live with a family of nomads in the desert.

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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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Vocabulary Question: What does 'muslim' mean?

"One who surrenders to God". Followers of the religion of Islam are known as Muslims.

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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 # 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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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: What is monotheism?

The belief that there is a single God

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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 1: What regions of the world have the highest concentration of Muslims?

The Middle East, Northern Africa, and Western Africa

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