1. Chapter 11 The Rise of Islam
Study Guide 11-1
Vocabulary and Questions

2. Vocabulary
Bedouins: Arab desert herders who would go from oasis to oasis so their camels, goats, and sheep could drink and eat.
Kaaba: a low square building surrounded by statues of gods and goddesses.

3. This is the Ka’aba, the sacred shrine in Mecca.

4. Vocabulary
Makkah: (also known as Mecca) an important religious place and the most holy place in Arabia was in this city.
Oases: places in the desert that have water, plants, and trees
Caravan: a group of traveling merchants
Sheikh: the head of a tribe

5. 1. How did geography influence life in Arabia?
To survive in the desert, early Arabs organized into loyal tribes. They traveled from oasis to oasis and ate dried fruit and nuts.

6. 2. Why did Muhammad’s message appeal to the poor?
They were attracted to his message that goods should be shared.

7. 3. Name some activities the Quran prohibits.
Murder, lying, gambling, stealing, eating pork, and drinking liquor

8. 4. How did Muhammad link religion and government?
He applied God’s laws to all areas of life and used these laws to settle disputes among the people.