Arabia and the Rise of Islam

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What was the lifestyle of early people in the Arabian Peninsula?

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Nomadic

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What was the main occupation of the Arab people during Muhammad's lifetime?

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Sheep herders and caravan traders

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Who led the Arab tribes around 600 AD?

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A Sheik

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What type of religion did the Arab people follow prior to Islam?

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Polytheistic

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What was the name of the supreme god in the Arab people's polytheistic religion?

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Allah

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Where was the central shrine of the Arab people's religion located?

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Mecca

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What year was Muhammad born?

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570

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Where did Muhammad receive revelations from God?

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Outside Mecca

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What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

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The Quran

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What is the core belief of Islam as taught by Muhammad?

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Belief in one all-powerful God