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I N T E R A C T I V E S T U D E N T N O T E B O O K
The Origins and Spread of IslamHow did Islam originate and spread?
Muhammad began the religion of Islam in the 7th century. Look at the map showing the modern-day distribution of the followers of Islam, called Muslims. Then answer the following questions:
1. What regions of the world have the highest concentration of Muslims?
2. What regions of the world have the lowest concentration of Muslims?
3. Based on this map, in what region of the world do you think the Islamic faith may have originated? Why?
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Social Studies VocabularyAs you complete the Reading Notes, use these terms in your answers.
Islam polytheism monotheism boycottMuhammad prophet Muslim siege
1. Describe Mecca around the time of Muhammad’s birth. Use the following terms and underline them in your description: desert, prosperous, trading city, merchants, religious center.
2. Why was the Ka’bah built, and how was it used at the time of Muhammad’s birth?
3. Explain the ties that most Arabs shared during this time. Use the following terms and underline them in your explanation: government, culture, language.
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1. Write a four- to five-sentence summary of Muhammad’s early life.
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1. On the timeline below, place each of the following events. Make sure you include the date for each event. One example is done for you.• Muhammad and his followers leave on the hijrah.• Muhammad develops a new Muslim community in Medina.• Fighting breaks out between the Muslims and Meccans.• Meccans make a truce with the Muslims.• Muhammad’s army captures Mecca; he rededicates the Ka’bah to Allah.• Muhammad delivers his Last Sermon.
600 C.E. 650 C.E.
20°W 0°20°E 0
0500 1,000 miles
N 500 1,000 kilometersAzimuthal Equal-Area Projection