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What does Islam mean?
Islam literally means "submission to the will of the one true God, Allah".
Where did Bedouin Cultures develop?
TRICK QUESTION Bedouin Cultures were nomadic. However, regions in the Far South had extensive sedentary agriculture.
What did survival depend on in Pre-Islamic Arabia?
The struggle for survival depended upon loyalty to ones own family.
Who were the leaders of the tribes?
The leaders of the tribes were called Shaykhs. Typically Shaykhs were men with large herds of cattle, several wives, many children, and numerous retainers.
What did constant fighting do to the Bedouin tribes?
Constant fighting weakened the Bedouin Tribes in relation to their neighbors and bordering empires.
What and Where was the Ka'ba
The Ka'ba was one of the most important Pre-Islamic Shrines. This shrine was located in Mecca and brought many pilgrims and customers to Mecca. In short the Ka'ba made Mecca one of if not the most important city in the Pre-Islamic Era.
Who was fighting for control of Medina?
Control in Medina was contested by three Jewish Clans, and Two Bedouin clans.
When and Where was Muhammad born?
Muhammad was born in Mecca to the Quraysh clan but more specifically the Banu Hashim tribe. Muhammad was born in 570 C.E.
Who was Abu Talib and why was he important?
Abu Talib was Muhammad's Uncle that Muhammad lived with. Abu Talib was a caravan trader and brought Muhammad along with him. This shaped Muhammad's understanding of the world outside Arabia and gave him insight to the Christian and Jewish faiths.
What new religions were sweeping the region in the 7th century?
The idea of Monotheism was becoming slowly more popular while the ancient gods worshiped by the Bedouins.
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