Introduction
You will be quizzed on chapter 8 lesson 1, in your social studies book. Each question you get correct is worth 1 point.
Task
Vocabulary:
1.) The religion based off of Muhammad's teachings is called ________.
2.) A(n) _____ is a green area in a desert fed by underground water.
3.) The leader of each tribe was called a _______.
4.) For protection against bedouin raids, some made journeys in ____ , or groups of traveling merchants and animals.
5.) The holy book of Islam is the ______.
6.) Islamic scholars created a code of law called the ____.
Process
Short Answer:
1.) Who were the bedouins?
2.) What did the bedouins enjoy?
3.) What town became the crossroad of trade?
4.) Who traveled to the holy place of Kaaba?
5.) How did Islam spread?
6.) What does Islam mean?
7.) Who did Muhammad preach to?
8.) What did the people of Yathrib accept Muhammad as?
9.) Who were the prophets?
10.) What are the Five Pillars?
Evaluation
Vocabulary Answers
1.) Islam
2.) Oasis
3.) Sheikh
4.) Caravans
5.) Quran
6.) Shari'ah
Conclusion
Short Answers:
1.) Arabs were nomads who herded animals and lived in tents. The bedouin raised camels, goats, and sheep and traveled from oasis to oasis.
2.) The bedouin enjoyed camel and horse races and other games that improved their battle skills. In the evenings, they told stories around campfires.
3.) Makkah or Mecca.
4.) Many pilgrims.
5.) Islam grew from the preachings of a man named Muhammad.
6.) Islam means "surrendering [to the will of Allah]."
7.) Muhammad preached everywhere he went including Makkah.
8.) The people of Yathrib accepted Muhammad as God's prophet and their ruler.
9.) The prophets include Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad.
10.) Islam stresses the need to obey the will of Allah. This means practicing acts of worship known as the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars are belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
Credits
How many did you get correct out of 16?
__/16
What percentage did you get?
__%