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2. Arabia Arid and hot Organize into tribes—head called sheikh Bedouins— herders—travel from oasis to oasis Villagers are merchants—travel in caravans Handle trade between India and Mediterranean

3. Mecca Large rich city Crossroads for merchants Holiest place in Arabia

4. Kaaba Low square building surrounded by statues Stone was from heaven Polytheistic Allah was considered the creator

5. Muhammad Born AD 570 Orphaned—raised by Uncle Become caravan leader as a teen Becomes successful merchant—wife and children Feel should help poor and be honest

6. Muhammad (con’t) AD 610 Goes to desert to pray Angel told him to teach Islam Surrendering to the will of Allah

7. Return Muhammad returns to Makkah-Mecca Destroy statues of false gods and worship Allah Treat people equally Rich should help poor