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Station 1
Welcome to the Middle East and the study
of Islam! We’ve already visited the Middle
East during our discussion of Sumeria, but
now we’ll be focusing on the Middle East
during and after the life of Muhammad, the
prophet of Islam. There has been a
significant demographic shift in the Middle
East since we last visited, so this activity is
aimed at helping you take note of this shift.
At this station, your task is filling in a map
of the Middle East. Each member of the
group will need to create their own map.
You will find your instructions on the next
page.
Use pages 192 and 197 to:
Label the following:
1. 1.
Egypt
11. Madinah
2. 2.
Constantinople
12. Makkah
3. 3.
Byzantine Empire 13. Baghdad
4. 4.
Alexandria
14. Persia
5. 5.
Jerusalem
15. India
6. 6.
Arabia
16. Asia Minor
7. 7.
Cordoba
17. Africa
8. 8.
Cairo
18. Spain
9. 9.
Damascus
19. Syria
10.Morroco
20. Granada
Label the following seas and rivers (trace blue):
1. 1.
Euphrates River
2. 2.
Tigris River
3. 3.
Mediterranean Sea
4. 4.
Persian Gulf
5. 5.
Arabian Sea
6. 6.
Strait of Gibraltar
7. 7.
Black Sea
8. 8.
Caspian Sea
9. 9.
Indus River
10.Aral Sea
Use Different colors or different pattern to shade in the
Islamic Expansion for
1. 1.
Territory at Muhammad’s death, 632
2. 2.
Islamic expansion, 632-661
3. 3.
Islamic expansion, 661-750
4. 4.
Byzantine Empire, 750
**Create a key for these
Station 2
In the 21st century, Islam is the second largest and the
fastest growing religion. Some estimate Islam enjoys some
1.5 billion followers, which is around 22% of the earth’s
population. In order to become a Muslim, one must recite
the Shahada, a declaration of belief in the basic tenements
of Islam, in the presence of other Muslims. The declaration
reads: There is but one God and Muhammad is his prophet.
Muhammad is one of the most important figures in the
study of Islam and the Middle East. Therefore, your
assignment is to research the life of Muhammad. When you
have completed your research, create a children’s book that
illustrates the most significant pieces of the prophet’s life.
The children’s book must be no less than 4 pages and must
use plenty of illustrations. Keep in mind that the
assignment is to create a children’s book. Be sure to
include: the early life of the prophet, the revelations, the
Hijra, and his unification of Mecca and Medina.
Station 3
When one enters the Ummah, the worldwide Islamic
community, there are five basic actions that most Muslims
consider obligatory for every Muslim to perform. These
actions are collectively called the five pillars of Islam. In
this station, your assignment is to research the five pillars
of Islam thoroughly. Once you have compiled your
research, you must individually complete a chart in which
you accompany each of the five pillars with 3 bullet point
facts and an illustration. Make sure that the bullet point
facts you provide are not anorexic. Below, I’ve provided a
suggested format for your chart:
Five pillars
Prayer
Bullet Point Facts
Illustration
Station 4
As in Christianity, there are several festivals and rituals
unique to Islam. Each of these festivals and rituals serve a
different purpose and commemorate a different event. In
this station, your task is to research the Islamic festival or
ritual of your choosing. Once you have completed your
research, you must, as a group, create a poster inviting
others to join you in your celebration or ritual! Be sure to
include: what festival or ritual you have chosen, what it
commemorates, how Muslims celebrate, and what the
significance is. Also, include illustrations that depict what
festival or ritual you have chosen!
This website provides you with a list of Islamic holidays,
however you may use whatever website you may find:
http://www.30-days.net/islam/basics/islamic-holidays/
Station 5
Ever wonder whom you had to thank for Algebra (AlJabr)? Advances in alchemy (Al-Kimia)? Advances in
modern medicine (Ibn Sina)? Yes, look no further than the
Middle East! The history of the Middle East is rich with
contributions to the field of science! In this station, your
task will be to complete the chart you’ll find at your desks
(individually).
Station 6
In the 21st century, over 22% of the earth’s population is
Muslim. However, the proliferation of Islam did not occur
overnight. There were several groups that facilitated the
spread of the Islamic faith. In this station, your task is to
research the following groups: The four rightly guided
caliphs, the Umayyads, the Abbasids, the Ottomans, and
the Safavids. Based on your research about each of these
groups, create a chart in which you provide/answer the
following: the dates during which these groups prospered,
important leaders, their significance to Islam, and their
global significance. Below, I’ve provided a suggestion for
the layout of your chart:
Group
Four Caliphs
Dates
Important Leaders
Significance to Islam
Global Significance