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8th Grade – World History & Cultures Ms. Sweeney Name ______________________________________________ _____________________________ Date Section 10-1 The Rise of Islam (pages 304-309) Bedouins = desert dwelling Arab nomadic herders mosque = Muslim house of worship Muhammad = a prophet who founded the religion of Islam Mecca = city in western Saudi Arabia; birthplace of the prophet Muhammad and most holy city for Islamic people Medina = city in western Saudi Arabia; Where Muhammad lived Kaaba = a place built by Abraham to worship the one true God; in Mecca Qur’an = holy book of Islam 1. hajj = one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime jihad = in Islam, an effort or striving in God’s service; the struggle for God and against evil. It may be carried out by the heart, the tongue, the pen, the hand, or the sword. Usually a personal duty, focusing on overcoming immorality within oneself. It may also be interpreted as a holy war to defend the Muslim community. Sharia = a body of law that includes interpretation of the Quran How did Muhammad become the prophet of Islam? He had a vision of an angel who called him to be a messenger of God and to urge people to worship the one true god. 2. Why were merchants in Mecca at first opposed to Muhammad’s teachings? He preached belief in one god, so he rejected traditional Arab gods. This angered the merchants because they feared that neglect of their idols would disrupt the pilgrim trade. They would suffer an economic loss as they would not make the profit they had from pilgrims coming to Mecca to worship the many gods. 3. Why do Muslims consider Mecca sacred? It is the home of the Kaaba, which is Islam’s most holy place. It is believed that Abraham built the Kaaba to worship the one true god. Muhammad destroyed the idols in the Kaaba and rededicated it to Allah. 4. How do Muslims view Abraham and Jesus? Who is Muhammad in comparison to Abraham and Jesus? They view Abraham and Jesus as prophets of Islam, who were sent by God to lead them and teach them. They believe Muhammad is the final prophet and God’s messenger to humankind. He devoted his life to spreading Islam. He is considered the founder of Islam. 5. What are the Five Pillars of Islam – the duties required of Muslims? The Five Pillars are: Making the declaration of faith Prayer five time daily Charity Fasting during Ramadan The hajj – the journey to Mecca Another duty is jihad, or struggle in God’s service. It is usually a personal duty for Muslims, who focus on overcoming immorality within themselves. 6. How does the Sharia guide Muslims? The Sharia applies the teachings of the Quran to daily life and regulates Muslim society. It is a body of law that includes interpretation of the Quran, examples of behavior from Muhammad’s life, and Muslim traditions. It regulates moral conduct, family life, business practices, government, and other aspects of individual and community life. 7. How did Islam affect Muslim women? Islam affirmed the spiritual equality of all Muslims. It prohibited killing daughters, granted women an inheritance (although women inherited less than men), and allowed women to reject a marriage offer (but they had a more difficult time getting a divorce). It gave women some legal rights, encouraged education for girls, and required women to dress modestly.