1. Religion (Islam)

2. Islam 2nd largest world religion Two significant branches
about 1.3 billion adherents
Fastest growing, why?
Two significant branches
Sunnis (83%)
Shias or Shiites (16%)
Primarily clustered in Iran and southern Iraq, Azerbaijan and others

3. Muslim Holy Places life of Muhammad Kaaba in Mecca Medina
5th pillar = hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca
What type of affects does the hajj have on the environment?
Medina
Muhammad’s tomb
Dome of the Rock
Muhammad’s night journey
on Temple Mount

4. Islam Places of Worship Calendar Mosque Minarets Strict lunar calendar
muezzin calls to prayer (5x)
Other distinctive traits
Calligraphy
Arabesques
Reflects proscription against figurative art
Pointed arches
Keyhole arches
Strict lunar calendar
Holidays shift annually

6. Islamic Courtyards
How do walled off, interior courtyards reflect the cultural values of Islam?

8. Good map for overall spread, read worksheet post on website to fully understand methods of diffusion and explain on guided reading