Muslim ____________________________ focused on learning & developed numerous cultural achievements that are still used today.

Today, Islam is the world’s ____________________________ growing religion with more than 1 billion followers throughout the world.

Arabia was not ____________________________ under a single gov’t, but Arabs did have a common ____________________________ (Arabic).

But, Arabia was the ____________________________ of 3 continents (Africa, Asia, & Europe) so it was an important region for ____________________________ & had lots of cultural diffusion.

Muhammad’s work brought him into contact with ____________________________ & ____________________________ merchants.

In 610, Muhammad was told by the angel ____________________________ that he was a ____________________________ sent to Earth by _____________.

Muslims believe Muhammad was the ____________________________ of God’s prophets.

The teachings of Muhammad were written down in the ____________________________ (Koran), the holy ____________________________ of Islam.

The Hijrah: In Medina, Muhammad gained new __________________________ who put Islam above their __________________________ & clans.

After Muhammad's death, there were arguments about who should lead Islam. This led to Muslims splitting into two groups. They are:

Who was the founder of Islam?

How many pillars are there in the Islamic religion?

How many times a day will Muslims pray?