Transcript Rise of Islam-Student Notes

History of the Ancient and
Medieval World
The Rise of Islam: 600-1000
Walsingham Academy
Mrs. McArthur
Room 111
“Heirs” to Roman Empire
600-1000
• Byzantine Empire (Russia)
• Muslim Empire
• Germanic Kingdoms
Assignment 1
• Read text, pp. 304-306
• Identify blue-bold terms
• How does the belief that priests are not
required to mediate between people and
God affect the importance and use of the
Quran?
• Map Skills (due Thurs. 1/29)
Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!
Messenger of God
1. Who approached Muhammad?
2. What did the angel want of Muhammad?
3. Why was Muhammad surprised to be called as a prophet?
4. Who was Khadija and why was she important to Islam?
5. What does “Islam” mean?
6. What was the hijra? Why was it a turning point?
7. How did Muhammad change the Kaaba?
8. Why might merchants be concerned about Muhammad’s words?
Assignment 2
• Read text, pp. 308-309
• Identify blue-bold terms
• Answer questions, pp. 308,
Comprehension and Critical Thinking, #3-6
• Answer questions, pp. 309, Thinking
Critically, #1-3
• Map Skills, cont.
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Islam: A Way of Life
1. Do Muslims believe that Muhammad wrote the Quran?
2. According to the excerpt in your text, what is the purpose
of the verses included?
3. What is the first requirement for righteousness?
4. What event does Ramadan commemorate?
5. What do believers do during Ramadan?
6. What other religions include fasting or physical
deprivations? Why such a tradition?
7. How did the status of women evolve within the teachings
and practices of Islam? (What does the picture in your
text on pp 308 suggest?)
Assignment 3
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Read text, pp. 310 - top of 314
Identify blue-bold terms
Answer 3 Checkpoint questions.
Complete Map Skills
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Beliefs of Sunnis and Shiites
Assignment 4
Quest: Byzantium and Islam
Sources to Study:
Readings
Maps
Lectures
Discussion
Format: Multiple Choice, map skills, critical thinking
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