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The Rise of Islam
Unit 2 Chapter 6 Section 1
4.1.3; 4.2.1
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)
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
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
Europe
Asia
Africa
Dark Brown – Early Islam under Muhammad, 622 – 632 CE
Reddish bronze – Rashidun Caliphate, 632 – 661 CE
Yellow – Umayyad Caliphate, 661 – 750 CE