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Muhammad
Objective:
SWBAT explain the life of
Muhammad and the rise of the
Islam religion

 Wealthy merchants (traders) and

religious leaders in Mecca were
nervous about Muhammad because
they thought he was trying to take their
power.

 They made Muhammads life difficult

and beat his followers

 Muhammad moved with his followers to

Medina to avoid persecution (being
bullied).

 The people in Medina welcomed

Muhammad, and believed that he was
Gods messenger, or Prophet.

 Muhammad created an Islamic state in

Mecca. An Islamic state is a government
that rules according to Islamic law and
traditions.

Checks for Understanding

 Why were the Merchants and Religious

leaders in Mecca nervous about
Muhammad?

 What does persecution mean?

 What did they rich traders and

government leaders do to Muhammad?
Why?

 Why did Muhammad move to Medina?

 What did the people in Medina think of

Muhammad?

 Once Muhammad got to Medina, he

created an Islamic State. What does
this mean?

 Do we have a religious state in the US?

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Why didnt rich merchants and religious leaders like Muhammad?

A.
He was mean to them
B. He had bad ideas
C. They were nervous he was getting too much power
D. He was secretly plotting to kill them
How did the rich people and religious leaders of Mecca treat Muhammad and his followers?
A. They were nice in front of their faces, but called them names behind their back
B. They loved Muhammad, and believed he was a prophet
C. They beat him and his followers
D. They ignored Muhammad and his followers
Why did Muhammad move to Medina?
A. He needed a change
C. He got a better job
B. His whole family had already moved there
D. To escape persecution
How did the people of Medina treat Muhammad?
A. They were nice in front of his face, but called him names behind his back
B. They loved Muhammad, and believed he was a prophet
C. They beat him and his followers
D. They ignored Muhammad and his followers
What does it mean to live in an Islamic State?
A. People who live there must follow the rules and laws of the Islam religion
B. The ruler is Islamic but laws are kept separate
C. Muslims (People who believe in Islam) are persecuted
D. People who live there must follow the laws of Christianity