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NAME ______________________________________ DATE _______________ CLASS _________
Guided Reading Activity
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Islam and the Arab Empire
Lesson 1 The First Muslims
Review Questions
Directions: Read each main idea and answer the questions below. Refer to your textbook
to write the answers.
A.
Main Idea: In the seventh century, the Arabs gained prominence in the Arabian
Peninsula and spread their influence throughout Western Asia and beyond.
1. How did early Arabs organize their lives?
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2. Why did the Arabian Peninsula become important for trade?
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3. What was the religion of early Arabs?
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B.
Main Idea: Muhammad, who was born in Makkah, developed the religion known
as Islam.
1. Where are the most significant cities in historical Islam?
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2. What does the word Islam mean?
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3. Who were the first practicing Muslims, and why was Muhammad both their religious
and political leader?
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C.
Main Idea: Islam is a monotheistic religion that offers the hope of an afterlife and
emphasizes salvation through submission to the will of Allah.
1. What is the Quran?
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NAME ______________________________________ DATE _______________ CLASS _________
Guided Reading Activity
Cont.
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Islam and the Arab Empire
2. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
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3. How is the shari’ah related to the Quran?
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Summary and Reflection
Directions: Summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below.
In what ways is Islam a way of life as well as a set of beliefs?
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Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use.
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