Middle East Main Idea 1

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Land bridge in Southwest Asia?

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Middle East

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Religion that spread across Southwest Asia and the Arabian Peninsula.

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Islam

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Allah is the Arabic term for God.

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True

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Holiest city in Islam, major trading post in the 600s.

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Mecca

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Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina?

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Hijrah

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First caliph after Muhammad's death?

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Abu-Baker

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Abu-Bakr and the next three caliphs could not control Arabia after Muhammad's death.

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True

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Reasons for welcoming Muslim rule after conquest:

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Economic benefit

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Muhammad never returned to Mecca after leaving for Medina.

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True

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Why was Abu-Bakr chosen as the next caliph?

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He was a loyal friend to Muhammad.