1. History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Rise of Islam: 600-1000 Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111

2. “Heirs” to Roman Empire 600-1000 Byzantine Empire (Russia) Muslim Empire Germanic Kingdoms Extra-Credit Opportunity: What is History Display for Catholic Schools’ Week. Sign up in advance with Mrs. McArthur for a Wed. or Friday after school responsibility.

5. Assignment 1 1.Read text, pp. 304-306 2.Identify blue-bold terms 3.How does the belief that priests are not required to mediate between people and God affect the importance and use of the Quran? 4.Map Skills (due Thurs. 1/28) Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!

6. Messenger of God 1.Who approached Muhammad? 2.What did the angel want of Muhammad? 3.Why was Muhammad surprised to be called as a prophet? 4.Who was Khadija and why was she important to Islam? 5.What does “Islam” mean? 6.What was the hijra? Why was it a turning point? 7.How did Muhammad change the Kaaba? 8.Why might merchants be concerned about Muhammad’s words?

7. Assignment 2 1.Read text, pp. 308-309 2.Identify blue-bold terms 3.Answer questions, pp. 308, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, #3-6 4.Answer questions, pp. 309, Thinking Critically, #1-3 5.Map Skills, cont. Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!

8. Islam: A Way of Life 1.Do Muslims believe that Muhammad wrote the Quran? 2.According to the excerpt in your text, what is the purpose of the verses included? 3.What is the first requirement for righteousness? 4.What event does Ramadan commemorate? 5.What do believers do during Ramadan? 6.What other religions include fasting or physical deprivations? Why such a tradition? 7.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?)

9. Assignment 3 1.Read text, pp. 310 - top of 314 2.Identify blue-bold terms 3.Answer 3 Checkpoint questions. 4.Complete Map Skills Nomadic Raids 1.What was the purpose of the early raids? 2.How did the Muslim empire expand?

10. Assignment 4 A Quest: Byzantium and Islam Sources to Study: Text Readings and handouts 2 Maps 2 Lectures Class Discussion Format: Multiple Choice, map skills, critical thinking Reminder to Book Club Members: You should be reading!!!!

11. Celebrate Service! In honor of Catholic Schools Week, no homework this weekend! Extra-Credit Opportunity: What is History Display for Catholic Schools’ Week. Sign up in advance with Mrs. McArthur for a Wed. or Friday after school responsibility.