What was the system of government in the arabian peninsula

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Questions on - History of Islam - Eastern Religions)

These questions should be answered after you have viewed the ppts on the History of Islam.

1. What does Islam have in common with Judaism and Christianity? Name at least four similarities.

2. In the Pre-Islamic world, what were the two major powers and what was the system of government in the Arabian Peninsula?

3. What major religions existed and what kinds of religious practices existed at this time?

4. What was Muhammad's family situation when he was born in Mecca? Who raised him and what kind of work did he do?

5. How did Muhammad's life change after he went to work for Khadija?

6. What event caused Muhammad's religious awakening? After five years of an annual month-long fast and prayer in solitude, what spiritual event occurred?

7. What was the reaction to this event of the people of Mecca and even of his own family?

8. What was Muhammad's "Night Journey," and what was the significance to Muhammad himself?

9. What happened after Muhammad and his followers were invited to escape persecution from Mecca and reside in Yathrib (which later was named Medina, the city of the Prophet)?

10. After Muhammad finally took control of Mecca, what did he do? Name three things.

11. What does the word "Qur'an" mean, and how did this book come about?

12. Name and describe the Five Pillars of Islam.

13. Name four of Muhammad's many reforms.

14. What can you learn from the maps at the end of the Part 2 power point presentation?

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