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"Life on Arabian"
From Muhammmad to traders, the arabian peninsula was interesting
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Desert: Characteristics of the environment | -Hot and dry, arid 120* -Freezing temps at night -They have violent sand storms -yearly rain fall 3-4 inches -some plant life |
| Desert: Adaptation to environment | -people move from place to place (nomads) -used camels as transportation -wore long gowns to protect against dust, heat, &flies -raised sheep and goats for milk and wool; traded animal products |
| Oasis: Characteristics of the environment | -vary in size -plant life and vegetation -water underground rises for wells and springs -provides food, water, and shade |
| Oasis: Adaptation to environment | -they built houses (sedentary) -they farmed and traded goods to the nomads -they grew fruit (dates, figs) -Oases turned into trading centers and towns |
| Coastal Plains: Characteristics of the environment | -Rain falls regularly -Plenty of animals in the sea -Ends at rocky cliffs -There are dry riverbeds that fill up with water during rainy season |
| Coastal Plains: Adaptation to environment | -Farmers grew crops -people dug wells and built dams to irrigate the fields -people traded products in seaports- Aden -People ate fish and sea food |
| Mountain: Characteristics of the environment | -Mountains rise from 1,000-13,000 ft. -20 inches of rain each year -temperature is cool -dry river beds run between mountains |
| Mountain: Adaptation to the environment | -built irrigation systems -built houses out of mud bricks, stones, and wood -stored water in hallowed out trees -built terraces on hillsides to farm on the side of a mountain |
| Who are Bedouins? | The Bedouins were Arab herders |
| What is a nomad? | Nomads are people that move from place to place without settling |
| Bedouins organized themselves into groups called clans. What are clans? | Clans are families of people related by blood or marriage |
| What did the “clan system” of living provide that was important to the survival of the Bedouins? | Clans provided security and support in the extreme conditions of the desert |
| What were 2 ways the Arab people of the Arabian Peninsula had to adapt to their environment to survive? | Two ways the Arab people of the Arabian Peninsula had to adapt to their environment to survive were Clans defend themselves against raids by other clans who wanted water, livestock, or food supplies |
| Why is the Arabian Peninsula well situated for trade? | The Arabian Peninsula was well situated for trade because Sea and land routes connected it to major trade centers |
| Market towns in the Arabian Peninsula grow into larger cities because of... | Market Towns grew into cities because of trade |
| What are 2 oasis cities that became stops along the many trade routes of the Arabian Peninsula? | 2 oasis cities are Mecca and Medina |
| What is the definition of a caravan? | A company of travelers journeying together |
| What products did the people on these caravans bring with them to trade in the market towns? | They brought animals, textiles, food, leather goods, and spices. |
| What 2 religions also spread along the Arabian Peninsula through the trade routes? | Judaism and Christianity were the 2 religions |
| What 3 trade goods were produced on the Arabian Peninsula and highly sought after by other Empires? | Copper, Incense, and Perfume |
| What products were traded at the marketplace? | Food, livestock, textiles, leather goods, spices, metal |
| What type of people would come to these marketplaces in cities like Mecca, Medina, and Aden? | Nomads, farmers, craftspeople, and merchants |
| The market inspector’s job was to watch over the trade in the market. What kinds of things might the market inspector check to make sure merchants dealt fairly with customers? | They might check to make sure people are not stealing |
| Why did so many trade routes develop on the Arabian Peninsula? | There were so many oases which caused a lot of people to gravitate there |
| Muhammad was born into a ... | Powerful Quaraysh clan |
| Why was Muhammad orphaned as a child? | Because his parents died at a young age |
| Where did he go after orphaned? | He went to live with his uncle who was a merchant and a caravan trader |
| Muhammad traveled on trade routes in the Arabian Peninsula. What did he encounter? | He encountered different religions such as Judaism and Christianity |
| Who did Muhammad marry? | Khadija, a wealthy businesswoman |
| One day Muhammad was praying in a cave. What happened? | The Angel Gabriel spoke to him and said that he was chosen to be the final prophet of Allah |
| What was the book of all Muhammad's teachings and encounters with god? | The Qur'an |
| What did most Meccans think about monotheism? | They rejected it |
| When Muhammad and his followers fled to Yathrib, what did they rename it? | Medina |
| Why was Mecca an important religious center? | Because the Ka'aba was there |
| Where was the Ka'aba located? | In Mecca |
| What were the two religious ideas in competition on how to use the Ka’aba? | The two religious ideas in competition were polytheism and monotheism |
| The Qur'an | -Islam's Holy Book. (Means "recitations") -Contains the messages that Muslims believe Muhammad received from Allah (God) -The Sunnah: Muslim traditions passed down from the Middle Ages |
| Pillar#1: Shahada (Profession of Faith) | -All Muslims Believe and recite this creed: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of God." |
| Pillar#2: The Salat (Daily Worship) | -Muslims pray five times a day: dawn, noon, midday, sunset, nightfall. -When Muslims pray they face toward Mecca to honor Muhammad and the roots of Islam. |
| Pillar #3: Zakat (charity) | -Muslims must give away 2.5 percent of their income or posessions. -Now: it goes toward food, shelter, clothing for poor; orphanges, hospitals, money to poor Muslims in debt. |
| Pillar #4: Siyam (fasting) | -During Ramadan (9th month of Islamic Claendar), Muslims fast (go without food) during daylight hours to show their dependence on Allah for strength rather than food -To celebrate the end of Ramadan Muslims hold a big feast known as "Eid al-Fitr" |
| Pillar #5: The Hajj (Pilgrimage) | -All Muslims who can do so are expected to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca -The Hajj promotes equality and unity because Muslims from all over the world visit Mecca. 2-3 Million Muslims come to Mecca at the same time. |
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