Islam
S.O.L. WHI.8
Bell Activity 2/6/2014
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the end of
class you will be able to-Recall information from the River
Valley Civilizations
SOL Review
1.) Which wars signaled the end
of the “Golden Age of Athens?”
2.) Who was the first emperor of
Rome?
3.) Who developed the first
alphabet?
4.) What type of government
was used in Athens during the
“Golden Age?”
5.) What is a firsthand account?
Bell Activity 2/6/2014
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the end of
class you will be able to-List
and describe the Five
Pillars of Faith in Islam
-Describe the spread of
Islam
*SOL Test December 19
1. What does it mean
to be monotheistic?
2. What is the Holy
book for Judaism?
3. Who was the
founder of
Judaism?
4. What three major
religions branched
out of Judaism?
Bell Activity 2/7/2014
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the end of
class you will be able to-List
and describe the Five
Pillars of Faith in Islam
-Describe the spread of
Islam
-Explain conflict between
Muslims and America
1. Islam began on what
peninsula?
2. Who was the founder
of Islam?
3. What are the basic
beliefs of Islam?
4. Why, do you think,
there is so much
conflict between the
“Muslim World” and
America?
“Why Do ‘They’ Hate Us?”
1.
What are two different groups of Muslims listed in the
article?
2. What events have shaped the conflict between
Muslims and the West?
3. Explain the Isreali/Palestinian conflict?
4. If you were an advisor to the President, what advice
would you give him/her in regards to this situation
(Muslims hating the West)?
*Keep in mind the consequences of any actions that
you may take!!!!
5. Do you believe this article is biased in any way?
Explain your answer
Bell Activity 4/10
1.) Who was the founder of
Islam?
2.)What is the holy book for
Islam?
3.) Islam is connected with
what other major world
religions?
4.) Identify these two
buildings. Why are
they important to
Islam?
Bell Activity 2/10/2014
Today’s SOL: WHI.8
Learning Targets: At
the end of class you
will be able to:
• List basic beliefs of
Islam
• Compare Islam,
Judaism and
Christianity
1. What is the holiest site
to Muslims? Where is it
located?
2. What is the Islamic holy
book?
3. Islam is connected with
what other world
religions?
4. What is a Muslim place
of worship called?
Bell Activity 11/6/2012
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the end of
class you will be able to-
-List historical turning points in
Islamic History
-List accomplishments of Muslims
through history
Test on Islam Tomorrow!!!
1.) Who was the founder
of Islam?
2.) Islam is connected
with what other world
religions?
3.) Look at the political
cartoon in your packet
and answer the
questions.
A Few Quick Questions…
1. What is the first word that comes to mind
when you hear the term “Islam?”
2. What does a terrorist look like?
3. How would you feel/react if a person of
Middle Eastern descent sat beside you
on an airplane?
4. How do you think your life would be
different if you were a Muslim living in the
United States?
Political cartoon (in your packet)
1.) What is the title of the political cartoon?
2.) What are some of the “names” of
countries on the “map?”
3.) Why do you think the artist used those
names instead of the real names?
4.) How do Americans see the Muslim world
according to the artist?
5.) Do you agree with his/her opinion?
Explain.
Origins of Islam
• Muhammad the Prophet
was the founder of the
religion
• Mecca and Medina on the
Arabian Peninsula: Early
Muslim cities
• Qur’an (Koran) is holy
book
• Acceptance of JudeoChristian prophets
including Moses and
Jesus
Basic Beliefs of Islam
5 Pillars of Faith
1.Belief in one god;
Monotheistic: Allah
(Arabic word for God)
2. Pray 5 times a day
3. Give alms/charity to the
Poor
4. Fast during holy month
of Ramadan
5. Hajj (pilgrimage) to
Mecca
This is the Ka’aba in Mecca. This is
the holiest site for Muslims.
Spread of Islam
• Spread Across Asia and Africa
and into Europe (Spain)
• Muslims in Spain called Moors
Geographic influences on the
origin and spread of Islam
• Diffusion along trade routes from
Mecca and Medina
• Expansion despite great
distances, deserts, and
mountains
• Spread into the Fertile Crescent,
Iran, and Central Asia facilitated
by weak Byzantine and Persian
Empires
Spread of Islam
Geographic influences on economic,
social, and political development
• Political unity of the first Muslim
empire was short-lived.
• Arabic Language spread with
Islam and facilitated trade across
Islamic lands.
• Slavery was not based on race
Historical Turning Points in Islamic History
• Death of Ali: Sunni-Shia division
Sunni=90% of Muslims (moderate)
Shi’a/Shiite=10% of Muslims (more radical)
• Muslim conquests of Jerusalem and Damascus;
• Islamic capital moved to Baghdad
• Muslim defeat at the battle of Tours (France)
Stops Muslim advance in Europe
• Fall of Baghdad to the Mongols
Achievements of Muslims
Cultural contributions and
achievements
• Architecture (Dome of
the Rock)
• Mosaics
• Arabic Alphabet
• Universities
• Translation of ancient
texts to Arabic
Achievements of Muslims
Scientific contributions and
achievements
• Arabic Numerals (adapted
from India), including zero
• Algebra
• Medicine
• Expansion of geographic
knowledge
Dome of the Rock
(Jerusalem/Palestine)
Located in Jerusalem. Muslims
believe this is the spot where
Muhammad ascended to heaven.
It is believed to be built on the
spot of the second Jewish temple
(which was destroyed by the
Romans) so it is also a holy site
to Jews.
Dome of the Rock
The Ka’aba
• Located in Mecca,
Saudi Arabia
• Believed to have
been built by
Abraham and his son,
Ishmael
• Holiest site to
Muslims
The Ka’aba
The Ka’aba
Bell Activity 2/11/2014
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the end
of class, you will be able to
•List basic beliefs of Islam
1.) What is the Dome of
the Rock? Where is it
located?
2.) What are the 2 most
important cities to
Muslims?
3.) The death of which
leader caused the split
in Islam?
4.) How would your life be
different in the U.S. if
you were Muslim?
Bell Activity 2/11/2014
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the end
of class, you will be able to
•List basic beliefs of Islam
1.) Who is the founder of
Islam?
2.) What language is most
associated with Islam?
3.) Where did Islam
originate?
4.) What is the Ka’aba?
Where is the Ka’aba
located?
• Islam 101
Bell Activity 11/8/12
Today’s SOL: WHI.9
Learning Targets: At the
end of class you will be
able to
-Compare Islam,
Christianity and Judaism
-Show mastery of Islamic
concepts
-Describe beginnings of the
Early Middle Ages
Complete the
Islam Crossword
Review
Islam Crossword Word Bank
Five Pillars of Faith
Dome of the Rock
People of the Book
East
Ramadan
Medina
Arabic
Caliph
Koran
Sunni and Shia
Ali
Allah
Prophets
Baghdad
Kaaba
Numbers
Hajj
Mecca
Spain
Muhammad
Tours
Muslims