The rise of islam synthesizing use a diagram to list important aspects of islam. Describe how each of the following plays an important role in islamic beliefs. Students participate in viewing the pbs video series islam. From the 6001200 islam spread throughout africa, asia, eastern europe, and spain. It will allow students to identify the city of mecca, other ancient trade routes on land and at sea, major trade cities, geographic regions and the areas united under islam in the centuries after muhammad. The book is a very good summary of how arab armies and political maneuvering spread islam across the map. Islamic activity book is interesting, informative, character building and a very helpful tool. Jan 15, 2014 map of the muslim world heres what wikipedia has regarding populations of muslims by country. Design a mind map that explores some of the major aspects of islamic religion.
This presentation takes viewers on a 600 year journey beginning right before the time of muhammad and ending with current islamic law and culture. Caravans, groups of travelers who used camels to transport themselves and goods across land, were critical to the spread of islam. He did that because he was writing a geography book and he wanted it to be very accurate. Hinduism, buddhism, christianity, judaism, and islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. A brief history of islam the spread of islam javad haghnavaz department of islamic thoughts faculty.
I have read numerous books on the roman empire, byzantium and the crusades, this book fills in the gaps between those periods. Spread of islam printable worksheets student handouts. Christianity is currently the worlds largest religion with over 2 billion followers. Animated map shows how religion spread around the world youtube. The spread of islam extent of the islamic world by 1500 ce lands conquered by islamic military force lands where islam was spread by sufi missionaries and traders trade routes yale. Taking notes islam events in the life of muhammad beliefs of islam sources of authority. In 622 mohammad, the founder of islam, was the leader of a small group of followers. Starting in the arabian peninsula, expansion really started after the death of muhammad in 632.
Lesson 24 the origins and spread of islam setting the stage islam in medieval times if you could zoom out a satellite picture of the arabian peninsula to see the surrounding land, you would find that it borders on the continents of africa. Historians have often debated the causes for this extraordinary expansion of islam. Ibn sina divided his canon of medicine into five books savagesmith 1996. Aug 14, 2015 christianity is currently the worlds largest religion with over 2 billion followers. Explain the origins of islam and the growth of the islamic empire. The main factors in the spread of islam the fountain. The rise of islam historical atlas of the mediterranean. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The rise and spread of islam in the seventh and following centuries ce profoundly. Well continue a bit with the introduction to islam today after we complete the dbq activity. How did islam spread into regions that were not ruled by islamic leaders. May 22, 20 a timeline of islamic expansion in the dark ages let me put down here some facts that are worth returning to from time to time, as arguments over the history of islam and islamism are back in the news with todays beheading in london. Muslim conquests following muhammads death led to the creation of the caliphates, occupying a vast geographical area.
Location why is arabias location a good one for trade. Over the last few thousand years, these religious groups have shaped the course of history and. The rise of islam lesson plan powerpoint and notes describe how the geography affected the people of the arabian peninsula explain how islam begin identify the main beliefs of islam explore how the muslims expanded their empire explain why the islamic community divided. Jul 14, 2015 hinduism, buddhism, christianity, judaism, and islam are five of the biggest religions in the world. Lesson 2 the spread of islam world history for us all. Today, a number of states in asia are predominantly muslim. To get some context on that, we have this text here from the american historian ira lapidus book islamic societies to the nineteenth century. The resources for this unit medieval islamic empires are part of the individual resources titled early islamic civilization and african kingdoms. Just as camels enabled the first caliphs to expand their empires, caravans allowed the abbasids and other. Describe the central political, economic, and religious developments in major periods of. Homework for tomorrow thursday, january 16th finish up your reading in chapter 11, the first global civilization. Under the ottoman empire, islam spread to southeast europe.
This site is intended to offer a completely digitized version of the grade 6 and 7 social studies courses in california. Free worksheets, powerpoints, practice tests, and more. This activity is perfect to introduce a unit or to summarize a unit. Spread of islam map activity fun, easy, engaging follow. Beginning with the son of a jewish carpenter, the religion was spread around the world first by jesuss. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
In the eighth century, all of northern africa, the iberian peninsula spain and portugal, india, and indonesia became islamic lands. Expansion of the islamic empire lesson plan central historical question. Historical maps of the islamic world on other sites map collections. They create, in groups, an abc book of islam based on their research. The spread of islam worksheet warren township schools. Learn about the arab muslim conquests and the establishment of the caliphate. The rise of islamic empires and states article khan. Ca, and author of numerous teaching units and books on islam and world. How did the early leaders of islam spread the religion. Emergence and expansion of islam to 1500 2 major events in islamic history grade level. Alquran alhadith colouring lessons drawing wordsearch poems puzzles maze early days stories daily dua crossword memory banks brain strainislamic activity lessons page 1. The tolerance of islam is another factor in the spread of islam. Educational materials on the spread of islam student handouts.
Sswh5 the student will trace the origins and expansion of the islamic world between 600 ce and 0 ce b. Commencing with the initial map provided, indicate by markings or colouration the acquisitions of territory islam made up to 733 ad. Spread of islam maps and pictures student handouts. After examining the map on islamic expansion make a hypothesis for the following. Ap world history the expansion of islam october 22, 2012 ira lapidus between the 7 th and centuries islam spread widely from its origins in arabiawest through much of north africa and southern spain, and east to large portions of asia.
Islamic activity book pdf islamic activity book english for kids pdf islamic activity book is designed for the muslims children in english language. They were regarded as the people of the book, those who possessed a revealed scripture, or people of the covenant. The directions for the map are very specific, and are intended to encourage students to produce quality work. In the eighth century, all of northern africa, the iberian peninsula spain and portugal, india, and indonesia became. For more of our free educational materials on the spread of islam and the rise of islamic empires. The muslims were stopped from further expansion into europe by their defeat at the battle of tours in france in 732. Teaching resources on islam in world history cultures and. Below is an excerpt from his book where he challenges some of the common knowledge about early islamic. Cool map shows the spread of islam by ilmfeed february 22, 2014, 3. Nov 01, 2016 written with a clear and compelling voice, medieval islamic maps illuminates the history and significance of centuries of medieval islamic cartography. The great arab conquests by hugh kennedy is a delightful book to read, full of interesting facts and great stories.
Missionaries and political expansion moved islamic culture, but islamic culture also traveled through trade. Islamic leaders conquered iran in 641 and in 642, egypt was under islamic control. Spread of islam maps and pictures for more of our free educational materials on the spread of islam and the rise of islamic empires, click here. The development and spread of islamic cultures article. The arabian peninsula, where he lived, was home to many competing tribes. Not only did the new islamic community, or umma, continue, but within the next 200 years, islam spread throughout much of the region. Spread of islam strategies, timeline and current status. It covers the rise of the huge islamic empire from its origins in arabia, to its conquests of the middle east, north africa, spain and western india.
They research aspects of the world of islam by using the internet and other research tools. World history projectsworld history bookworld history factsworld history classroom. Jan 01, 20 5pillars of islam activity book for beginners husain a. Overview of the spread of islam from the time of muhammed to the rashidun, umayyad and abbasid caliphates. In debates over the history of tension between muslims and christians, the crusades are often cited, out of their historical context, as the original cause of such clashes, as if both. Well plan on doing the chapter reading quiz tomorrow. Nov 24, 2017 compilation of resources that can be used to teach middle school curriculum on africa.
The islamic religion expanded throughout much of asia, north africa and into europe fairly rapidly. Overview of the spread of islam from the time of muhammed to the rashidun, umayyad and abbasid. This map obliges students to label regions, cities, and bodies of water, and to color the various phases involved in the spread of islam between the 7th and 8th centuries. Hover the mouse cursor over the map features for more information.
Toynbee praises this tolerance towards the people of the book after comparing it with the attitude of the christians towards muslims and jews in their lands. Essentially, for those who struggle with pedagogy, here is a complete course designed to engage middle school children in the study of ancient and. Others have majoritymuslim populations but do not formally name islam as the state religion. You can use any of the 3 maps for the mapping activity. The origins of islam islam was a religion founded in the 7th century ad by muhammad, an arabian merchant from the city of mecca. Left no clear successor or heir the position of caliph is established 1st four are called the rightly guided caliphs abu bakr 1st caliph close friend 1st to convert outside of family sought to protect and spread islam. All other beliefs and practices follow from this teaching. This map lesson and assessment focuses on the rise and spread of islam between 632ce and 750ce. The initial map represents the region in 600 ad then expansion to 632 ad, 656ad, and finally a map showing territorial acquisitions to 733ad. The dark area of this map represents water and the lighter area represents land. Spread of islam books and films spread of islam outlines and powerpoints. The rise of islam history map, timeline and full historical narrative the timemap looks at how the islamic religion spread so far and so fast. This map lesson and assessment focuses on the rise and spread of islam between. In the centuries leading up to the birth of muhammad, christianity had become the dominant faith of the mediterranean and its message was quickly spreading to other regions of the world via the major trade routes of the era.
Ramadan activities activities for kids ramadan crafts islamic studies islamic art islam for kids arabic lessons school displays world religions. Teaching resources on islam in world history cultures and geography courses for elementary, middle and high school presented by susan douglass, affiliated scholar, council on islamic education, fountain valley, ca, and. The islamic books that are intended for children and available in bookshops, are either too heavy for childrens age or they are unable to fulfill the need of todays children. A collection of historical maps covering the history of the islamic world from its beginning to our days.
But islam s spread in western democracies is a recent trend and one that is accelerating. The five pillars to be a muslim, all believers have to carry out five. Islam teaches that there is good and evil, and that each individual is responsible for the actions of his or her life. Dont worry, daruusalam publishers proudly presents its free coloring app for the kids of 21st century. Compare the map produced for the bulletin board activity no. Use page 241 in your text book to complete this map activity. This unit unit 4 for schools using the ckhg series in sequence gradelevel order explains the historical significance of muhammad and the origins of islam in the arabian peninsula. Some, such as saudi arabia, indonesia, and iran, specify islam as the national religion. As we mentioned in the section on arabics influence, above, the expansion of islam entailed integrating arabic into local cultural milieus.
Beside the jihad and sufi missionary activity, another factor in the spread of islam was the farranging influence of muslim traders, who not only introduced islam quite early to the indian east coast and south india but also proved to be the main catalytic agents beside the sufis in converting people to islam in indonesia, malaya, and china. Given the treasure hunt activity students should be able to relate how the silk road affected expansion. The rise and spread of islam map lesson and assessment. Islam spread with muslim trade networks, sufi orders activity and conquests of the gunpowder empires that extended into subsaharan africa, central asia and the malay archipelago. Exhaustive empty us state map westward expansion map worksheet united states acquisitions us acquisition map westward expansion outline map. What evidence do you have of students understanding. For more of our free educational materials on the spread of islam and the rise of. Islamic activity book in english islamic kids activities. The timurid renaissance and the islamic expansion in south and east asia fostered cosmopolitan and eclectic muslim cultures in the indian subcontinent, malaysia, indonesia and china. Identify the muslim trade routes to india, china, europe, and africa and assess the economic impact of this trade. The islamic empire began to expand beyond the arabian peninsula after the death of the prophet and founder of islam, mohammed, in 632 ce. Islamic expansion keys to understanding the middle east. Events discussed in this history book are dis cussed in sequence, in.
Sswh5 the student will trace the origins and expansion of the islamic world between 600 ce and 0 ce. Beliefs and practices of islam the main teaching of islam is that there is only one god, allah. How did islamic civilization spread so widely and so quickly. The rise of islam map exercise you will need the following colored pencils. This resource can be printed or accessed online with laptops, chromebooks. All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. This islamic kids coloring application teaches kids about manners and etiquette of a muslin child in a fun and interactive way, where a child can learn specific islamic supplications by using a visual and audio coloring book. Animated map shows how christianity spread around the world. Ever since muhammads troops fanned out from mecca in the 7th century, islam has been spreading globally. Animated map shows how christianity spread around the. Using colored pencils, label and shade the map according to the directions given on the back of this page. Making travel activity books for the kids and found this great website for worksheets. Given a website article on sunni and shia islam, students should be able to identify the major differences between the two and the major beliefs of both.
Ap world history the expansion of islam coach herbert. Islamic civilization interactive notebook unit inb islam world history. Dec 08, 2012 islamic activity book for kids full vol. Animated map shows how religion spread around the world. Nevertheless, the expansion of islam was astounding. Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. Ideally, anyone can use the unit plans as directions, handouts, links, and resources for all that is needed are available.