Discussion Post: World History To 1500
Watch the YouTube Video "Islam Empire of Faith Part 1 Prophet Muhammad and rise of Islam full PBS Documentary".
Note that you will probably have to "copy and paste" the link into your browser.
In a short, well-written 750 word (approximately 3 pages) essay, please answer the following questions from the information found in the film:
• How did Islam contribute to the intellectual development of Europe?
• Who were the Bedouin? How did they live? Why were they important to the development of Islam?
• What happened to Muhammad's parents? What happened to Muhammad? How did this shape both his life and the Muslim religion?
• What was the importance of storytelling and poetry? How did this contribute to Islam?
• What is the Kaaba? Where is it located? Why was it important? What activities took place there? How did the Kaaba unite the spiritual with the economic?
• What was the first and most important message of Muhammad? What does it mean that there is only one god?
• Why was it important to write down the Koran? What is the relationship between Allah (god) and language? How did this influence Muslim art?
• What was Muhammad's attitude toward Jews and Christians?
• How did Muhammad unite tribes? How far did Muslim spread? What was the appeal of Islam that caused it to grow so quickly?
• What was the impact of Muhammad's death?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.