Chapter 9 Study Guide PDF
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This study guide provides an overview of key events in the life of Muhammad and the early development of Islam. It covers topics such as his birthplace, the importance of trade routes, monotheism, and the significance of Makkah and Madinah.
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# Chapter 9 Study Guide 1. Muhammad was born in the city of Makkah (Mecca) on the Arabian Peninsula. 2. Makkah had a great location on the Arabian Peninsula trade routes. 3. A common language is one of the few things that united the people on the Arabian Peninsula before Muhammad was born. 4. M...
# Chapter 9 Study Guide 1. Muhammad was born in the city of Makkah (Mecca) on the Arabian Peninsula. 2. Makkah had a great location on the Arabian Peninsula trade routes. 3. A common language is one of the few things that united the people on the Arabian Peninsula before Muhammad was born. 4. Muhammad traveled beyond the Arabian Peninsula because he was involved in the trade. 5. According to Islamic teachings, Muhammad was told to teach monotheism. 6. Muslim means one who surrenders to God. 7. The Qur'an is the holy book because it records the words of God spoken by Gabriel. 8. The Leaders of Makkah wanted to keep polytheism because it brought pilgrims to their city. 9. According to Islamic teaching, a winged horse took Muhammad to Jerusalem on a Night Journey. 10. Madinah is an important city because Muhammad lived there when he drew more people to Islam. 11. After the first four caliphs, Islam split into two branches. 12. The Sunnis and the Shi'ah differed on whether a caliph must be descended from Muhammad.
