A New Faith (Islam)

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In the 630's C.E., Arabs created a new empire in Southwest Asia with the religion of _____ as its driving force.

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Islam

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Water is only available on the Arabian Peninsula at scattered watering holes called:

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Oasis

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What 2 things kept the Arabian Peninsula from being invaded?

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Long distances & severe climate

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The early Arabs were nomadic (wandering) tribes who lived in tents and herded animals. These Arabian nomads are called:

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Bedouin

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The leader of each Arab nomadic tribe was called a:

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Sheikh

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True or False: Arab tribes raided one another for camels and horses, and fought each other for land and water.

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True

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As trade routes were established across the Arabian Peninsula, towns were established. Merchants would travel in ________ across the peninsula for protection against raiding Bedouin tribes.

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Caravans

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The most important city to trade and religion on the Arabian Peninsula is: Constantinople, Jerusalem, Mecca, Damascus

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Mecca

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At the city of Mecca there was a building called the Kaaba dedicated to Arabian gods and goddesses, as well as Roman and Greek deities. However _____ was their most important & creator god.

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Allah

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Who does the religion of Islam consider the last and greatest prophet?

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Muhammad