Islamic Empire- Mod 13

Question 1

How has trade impacted the history of Arabia?

Answer 1

Because the different people from Africa, Europe, and Asia traded through Arabia

Question 2

What are sand dunes?

Answer 2

Hills of sand shaped by the wind- Are constantly changing.

Question 3

What is an oasis? How do they Form? Why are they important in this area?

Answer 3

An oasis is a wet, fertile area in the desert. When underground water bubbles to the surface. They are important because this area is mostly desert so oases are the people living there’s only source of water.

Question 4

Describe some things about the Nomadic lifestyle.

Answer 4

(AMV)
-constantly moving
-live in a tent
-raise goats, sheep, or/and camels, so they have to move constantly
-lived in a tribe(most likely relatives) for protection

Question 5

Describe some things about the Sedimentary(Towns) lifestyle.

Answer 5

(AMV)
-lived near oases for fresh water
- Merchant, farmers, or craftsmen- sell to traders in a caravan
-settled down: stay near home
-trade at a Souk(market)

Question 6

What is a Caravan?

Answer 6

A group of traders that travel together for protection.

Question 7

What was a Souk?

Answer 7

A market to trade or buy goods

Question 8

What did Muhammad’s early life look like?

Answer 8

(AMV)
-Was born in Mecca
-Was an orphan
-He traveled in his uncles caravan
-Was from a rich family but he sympathized with the poor
- He married a women named Khadijah
- often went to a cave to pray (that’s where the angle visited and told him he was a prophet)

Question 9

What are the five pillars of Islam?

Answer 9

1.Profession of Faith
2.Prayer
3.Alms
4.Fasting
5.Pilgrimage -Hajji