1. Calisthenics 8 minutes to work on your Power Point Presentations!
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3. SWBAT explain the life of Muhammad and the rise of the Islam religion
Objective:
SWBAT explain the life of Muhammad and the rise of the Islam religion

4. Wealthy merchants (traders) and religious leaders in Mecca were nervous about Muhammad because they thought he was trying to take their power.

5. They made Muhammad’s life difficult and beat his followers

6. Muhammad moved with his followers to Medina to avoid persecution (being bullied).

7. The people in Medina welcomed Muhammad, and believed that he was God’s messenger, or Prophet.

8. Muhammad created an Islamic state in Mecca
Muhammad created an Islamic state in Mecca. An Islamic state is a government that rules according to Islamic law and traditions.

9. Checks for Understanding

10. Why were the Merchants and Religious leaders in Mecca nervous about Muhammad?

11. What does “persecution” mean?

12. What did they rich traders and government leaders do to Muhammad? Why?

13. Why did Muhammad move to Medina?

14. What did the people in Medina think of Muhammad?

15. Once Muhammad got to Medina, he created an “Islamic State”
Once Muhammad got to Medina, he created an “Islamic State”. What does this mean?

16. Do we have a religious state in the US?

17. Why didn’t rich merchants and religious leaders like Muhammad?
He was mean to them
B. He had bad ideas
C. They were nervous he was getting too much power
D. He was secretly plotting to kill them
2. How did the rich people and religious leaders of Mecca treat Muhammad and his followers?
A. They were nice in front of their faces, but called them names behind their back
B. They loved Muhammad, and believed he was a prophet
C. They beat him and his followers
D. They ignored Muhammad and his followers
3. Why did Muhammad move to Medina?
A. He needed a change C. He got a better job
B. His whole family had already moved there D. To escape persecution
4. How did the people of Medina treat Muhammad?
A. They were nice in front of his face, but called him names behind his back
5. What does it mean to live in an “Islamic State”?
A. People who live there must follow the rules and laws of the Islam religion
B. The ruler is Islamic but laws are kept separate
C. Muslims (People who believe in Islam) are persecuted
D. People who live there must follow the laws of Christianity