Lesson 1: Islam

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ll4-OiLn4E&t=24s

Camel Races

Multiple Choice

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

• An oasis was a safe place to worship and connect with Allah.

• An oasis was where fresh water and nourishing plants could be found for desert travelers

• The caravan was a military formation and the oasis provided great cover for ambushes

• Caravans were filled with merchants who visited the oasis to sell their good

Open Ended

How did the physical geography influence the Arab way of life?

Open Ended

How did Makkah's location make it a center for trade in the region?

Open Ended

Why did Makkah's merchants and religious leaders oppose Muhammad and his message?

Multiple Choice

Why did Muhammad and his followers move to Madinah?

• Better economy

• Divine instruction from Allah

• Makkah became too dangerous

• Famine

Open Ended

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