Chapter 3 Section 1 The

Origins of Islam

Big Idea

Anticipatory Set

Where and how did Islam first arise?

Islam, a religion proclaimed by the prophet Muhammad, arose in the Arabian Peninsula.

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California Standards

Social Studies Standard 7.2.2: Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings on the connection with Judaism and Christianity .

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SS 7.2.2: Learn about the origins of

Islam and the connection with other religions.

California Standards

Reading Comprehension 2.3: Structural Features of Informational Materials: analyze text that uses cause-and-effect organizational pattern.

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RC 2.3: Analyze text that uses cause-and-effect organizational

patterns.

The Arabian Setting:• Large peninsula• 1,000 miles long• Southwest Asia• Found between Mesopotamia and Africa

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Inputenvironment: air, water, or land in which

people and animal livecreate: to make something existMuhammad: the prophet of the Islamic religionoasis: fertile place in a desert where a spring or

well provides a water supplynomadic: moving from place to place, without a

fixed homesedentary: settled; not moving aroundKhadija: Muhammad’s wife

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Difficult LandSurrounded by waterHarsh desert landMountains run along the

southern and western edgeLittle waterNo permanent riversAncient people survived only by

oases

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Summary:

Meccas was a trade and religious center when Muhammad was born. Muhammad was a orphan and at age 25 married Khadija. He was a great and well respected business man. He was upset that Mecca traditions were being ignored and corruption was happening, so he went into a cave to reflected and pray. During this time an angel appeared to Muhammad. It took time for Muhammad to believe but he finally did and became the prophet.

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Social Studies Standard 7.2.2 and Reading Comprehension Standard 2.3:

Effect: In 630 most of the Arabian Peninsula was united under the Muslim rule. Causes: In 622 Muhammad and the followers fled

Mecca; still remembered as The Hijra Causes: Muhammad continued his religious teaching

and became a political and military leader. Causes: Muhammad lead raiding parties into Mecca; he

had many victories Causes: Muhammad came back to Mecca as a

conqueror; many people started to convert

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about the section.

Input Nomadic Life• Known as Bedouins• Lived in rural areas• Herded sheep and goat• Traveled across the desert• Independent and skilled at warfare• Raided other tribes to survive

Sedentary Life• Farmer and traders• Lived around oases• Caravans came through to bring goods from

other parts of the world• Mecca biggest commercial center

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Muhammad started to preach in the streets of Mecca

Muhammad said to worship one godCall the god AllahAllah was the same god that spoke to

AbrahamMuhammad was the final prophetMuhammad knew God’s truthThe Qur’an names this religion Islam

What was one cause of the rise Islam in Mecca?

Muhammad started to preach in the streets of Mecca.

What is one effect of the Arabian Land being difficult to survive?

There was two different ways of life for the people in order to survive on the Arabian Peninsula. (Nomadic and Sedentary)

Modeling

What is one effect of Muhammad seeing the angel?

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What was one cause of The Hijra?

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Answer #1 and 2

Guided Practice

Independent PracticeFinish #3-8 on the worksheet.