Muhammad and the Rise of Islam

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Around 600 AD, a new __________________________ religion began called _____________________.

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Monotheistic / Islam

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Muslim ____________________________ focused on learning & developed numerous cultural achievements that are still used today.

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scholars

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Today, Islam is the world’s ____________________________ growing religion with more than 1 billion followers throughout the world.

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fastest

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Arabia was not ____________________________ under a single gov’t, but Arabs did have a common ____________________________ (Arabic).

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government; language

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But, Arabia was the ____________________________ of 3 continents (Africa, Asia, & Europe) so it was an important region for ____________________________ & had lots of cultural diffusion.

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crossroads; trade

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Muhammad’s work brought him into contact with ____________________________ & ____________________________ merchants.

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local and international

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In 610, Muhammad was told by the angel ____________________________ that he was a ____________________________ sent to Earth by _____________.

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Gabriel; prophet; God

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Muslims believe Muhammad was the ____________________________ of God’s prophets.

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last

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The teachings of Muhammad were written down in the ____________________________ (Koran), the holy ____________________________ of Islam.

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Koran; book

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The Hijrah: In Medina, Muhammad gained new __________________________ who put Islam above their __________________________ & clans.

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followers; tribes