1. Take out your study guide for a stamp, and any peer evaluations. 2. Take out a lined sheet of paper. 3. On the paper: Write A. “Will be successful sitting next to: _________” (only pick 1 person) B. “Won’t be successful sitting next to: _________” (only pick 1 person) C. Write where you want to sit in the class and why ( be specific: ex’s “by HW board,” “by windows,” “in front,” “in back,” “as far from Mr. Schreiber as is humanly possible”). PICK WISELY. I will ultimately decide if you have earned the privilege of your choice. Seating Requests for Seating Changes (2 Minutes)

HW CORRECTIONS 1. Take out a RED pen 2. Put all other pens/pencils away (I will be deducting points today) 3. Make sure that you are listening and following along as we make corrections. 4. If something is wrong on your homework make sure to correct it in RED so you know what you missed and can get full credit on your homework.

Section 1 Key Terms 1.Abu Bakr: Abu Bakr was one of Muhammad’s first converts. He was the leader of Islam, also known as a Caliph, after Muhammad died. Abu Bakr was not a religious leader, but rather a political and military leader. He led the Muslims in wars in which they conquered many lands outside of Arabia. 2.Caliph: A caliph is a title that Muslims use for the highest leader of Islam. In Arabic it means “successor.” 3.Tolerance: Tolerance means acceptance.

Section 1 Questions 1.How did the Muslims conquer other lands? P.80 A: The Muslims were able to conquer other lands because they had strong armies, and the other empires’ armies were weak after years of fighting. 2.How did Arab merchants spread Islam? P. 82 A: Arab merchants spread Islam by sharing Islamic customs and beliefs while traveling to trade goods with other countries.

Section 1 Questions 3.What is religious tolerance and how did the Muslims practice it? P.83 A: Religious tolerance is the acceptance of other religions. The Muslims practiced it by letting some of the people they conquered continue to practice their own religions. 4.What language was important to the spread of Islam? Why? P. 83 A: Arabic was important to the spread of Islam. It was important because it enabled (allowed) many different cultures to read the sacred texts of Islam and to communicate better with other Muslims.

Spread of Islam Timeline 1. Open your Holt (BLUE) books to page 80

Spread of Islam Timeline 8 Minutes 1. Copy the timeline on page onto the top of your maps. 2. Draw lines with arrows showing the advance of Muslim rule from the timeline onto the map. 3. Draw a symbol at Tours representing what happened there.

Spread of Islam Timeline 1. Example for first line with arrow

Real World Middle East Predictions 3 Minutes 1. Take out your “Real World Middle East Predictions” sheet from last time. 2. Add the answer to this question: 3. List some items that you use or have come into contact with that are from other cultures (e.g. food, music, holidays).