Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam Seat work Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages with your row group.

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam Who was the first person to preach the religion of Islam? Muhammad When Muhammad and his followers fled Mecca, where did they go? Medina A place in a desert where water can be found, usually from a spring oasis

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Introduction This chapter will introduce you to Islamic Civilization. You will learn about the origins and beliefs of Islam, the rise of Muslim empires, and the achievements of Muslim cultures. Section 1: Origins of Islam Section 2: The Beliefs of Islam Section 3: Muslim Empires Section 4: Muslim Achievements Chapter Introduction

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam How does geography help shape cultures and communities?

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam People began practicing Islam in Arabia, a large peninsula covered mostly by harsh desert. The prophet of Islam was Muhammad, who preached his beliefs to the people of Mecca, his hometown. Muhammad moved from Mecca to the city of Medina, where he built up the Muslim community. Key Ideas

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam oasis—a place in a desert where water can be found, usually from a spring Bedouins—Arab nomads who lived in desert areas Hijra—Muhammad’s migration with his followers from Mecca to Medina Kaaba—A shrine in Mecca that is the most important Islamic holy site Key Terms

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam Arabia is a huge peninsula, south of modern Iraq and across the Red Sea from Africa. Arabia has an extremely harsh environment: mostly desert, a very dry climate, and no permanent rivers. Most people in Arabia lived in areas that got some rain or near oases where water could be found. What are some features of Arabia’s geography?

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam Geography and Culture How might being mostly surrounded by water have affected Arabia?

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam Two Ways of Life What are some ways that the lives of nomads and town-dwellers were different? Arabian Ways of Life NomadsTown-dwellers

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam The Importance of Muhammad Who do Muslims believe was the prophet of Islam? How did Muhammad feel about Meccan society? How did his actions lead to the rise of Islam?

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. When did Muhammad preach in Mecca and Medina? Explain the changes. What changes did Muhammad make to Mecca on his return? Origins of Islam The Rise of Islam

Islamic Civilization Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Origins of Islam Identifying Main Ideas Please turn to page 187 in your Student Journals.