1. The Rise of Islam Unit 2 Chapter 6 Section 1 4.1.3; 4.2.1

2. Life Before Muhammad Arabs – Nomadic people living from water source to water source in the Arabian Peninsula Independent tribes ruled by loosely connected group of Sheikhs Religiously polytheistic with one Supreme God (Allah)

3. Trade Gain valuables through towns setup along trade routes –Camel is domesticated Mesopotamia too dangerous for trade –New route through Arabian Peninsula used Problems arise between rich and poor

4. Muhammad Thought by Muslims to be the last prophet of God Wealthy feared his attacks on society would upset the balance of power 622 CE - Muhammad travels from Mecca to Medina to recruit followers 630 CE - He returns with 10,000 men and soon converts most of Mecca to Islam Muhammad is seen as a religious and political leader

5. Dark Brown – Early Islam under Muhammad, 622 – 632 CE Reddish bronze – Rashidun Caliphate, 632 – 661 CE Yellow – Umayyad Caliphate, 661 – 750 CE Africa Europe Asia