8.1 S.S Webquest - Ava Sandy

                             Islamic Civilizations: A New Faith                                

Vocabulary

1. ______ is a religion based in the teaching of Muhammad.
2. Water is available only at scattered springs and water holes known as ______.
3. The ______ or leader of each tribe would lead them through the harsh deserts. 
4. For protection against bedouin raids, some made journeys in ______ or groups of traveling merchants and animals.
5. Messages gathered and written into a collection called the _______ or holy book of Islam.
6. Over centuries, Islamic scholars created a code of law called the ______.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unique about Arab life?

2. What did the people of Madinah believe about Muhammad?

3. Why would the people in a caravan be glad to see an oasis?

4. Why did Muhammad and his followers move to Madinah?

5. What is the shari'ah and what is it based on?

Vocabulary (answers 1pt)

1. Islam
2. Oasis
3. Sheikh
4. Caravan
5. Quran
6. Shari 'ah     

Short Answers Questions (answers 2pts)

1. Within a century, Islam spread throughout parts of Asia, Northern Africa, and Europe.
2. They accepted Muhammed as God's prophet and their ruler. 
3. They would be glad to see an oasis because it was the only source of water. They needed lots of water because they were traveling through the harsh desert climate.
4. Muhammad and his followers began to believe that Makkah had become too dangerous.
5. It is the Islamic code of law, it is based on Muhammad's words and deeds.

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