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History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Rise of Islam: 600-1000. Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111. “Heirs” to Roman Empire 600-1000. Byzantine Empire (Russia) Muslim Empire Germanic Kingdoms. Assignment 1. Read text, pp. 304-306 Identify blue-bold terms
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History of the Ancient and Medieval WorldThe Rise of Islam: 600-1000 Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111
“Heirs” to Roman Empire600-1000 • Byzantine Empire (Russia) • Muslim Empire • Germanic Kingdoms
Assignment 1 • Read text, pp. 304-306 • Identify blue-bold terms • How does the belief that priests are not required to mediate between people and God affect the importance and use of the Quran? • Map Skills (due Thurs. 1/29) Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!
Messenger of God • Who approached Muhammad? • What did the angel want of Muhammad? • Why was Muhammad surprised to be called as a prophet? • Who was Khadija and why was she important to Islam? • What does “Islam” mean? • What was the hijra? Why was it a turning point? • How did Muhammad change the Kaaba? • Why might merchants be concerned about Muhammad’s words?
Assignment 2 • Read text, pp. 308-309 • Identify blue-bold terms • Answer questions, pp. 308, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, #3-6 • Answer questions, pp. 309, ThinkingCritically, #1-3 • Map Skills, cont. Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!
Islam: A Way of Life • Do Muslims believe that Muhammad wrote the Quran? • According to the excerpt in your text, what is the purpose of the verses included? • What is the first requirement for righteousness? • What event does Ramadan commemorate? • What do believers do during Ramadan? • What other religions include fasting or physical deprivations? Why such a tradition? • How did the status of women evolve within the teachings and practices of Islam? (What does the picture in your text on pp 308 suggest?)
Assignment 3 • Read text, pp. 310 - top of 314 • Identify blue-bold terms • Answer 3 Checkpoint questions. • Complete Map Skills Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!
Assignment 4 Quest: Byzantium and Islam Sources to Study: Readings Maps Lectures Discussion Format: Multiple Choice, map skills, critical thinking Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!
Celebrate Service! In honor of Catholic Schools Week, no homework this weekend!