Introduction to Islam

    
                                       As-salamu Aleykum

                                                   
                                       Peace Be Upon You

As-salamu aleykum is a common greeting in the Arabic language. The response would be Aleykum as-salam. 

The Arabian Peninsula

Just east of the Roman Empire, the Islamic Empire was flourishing. The Islamic Empire got its start on the Arabian Peninsula. From there, the religion Islam grew to be the second largest religion in the world. The followers of Islam are called Muslims. There are approximately 1.6 billion Muslim people in the world today.

The Arabic-Spanish Connection

The Arabian Peninsula
 As you view the slides, think about what you see. Select two of the ideas below to complete for each slide:

I observe...
I know...
I wonder...
I predict...

Survival in the Desert

1. As you view the video, make a list of both the challenges to survival and the strategies used to overcome these challenges.

You will find a note-taking guide in your Social Studies folder.

2.  Now read the textbook section.  Add to your notes.

3. The saluki is a dog breed that has been vital to survival in the desert. The saluki is a great runner, making this dog perfect for hunting gazelle in the Arabian Peninsula.

A Bedouin ready for the hunt with his Arabian horse, trained falcon and saluki.

Consider yourself very lucky if you see a saluki here in the United States as it is a rare breed.