SSWHda:
Explain the origins of Islam and the growth of
the Islamic Empire.
Essential Question:
– Who was Muhammad & how did Islam unite the Arab
people?
Overview of Islam
• Around 600 AD, a new
monotheistic religion
began called Islam:
– The faith was
founded by the
prophet Muhammad
– His followers, called
Muslims, spread
Islam throughout the
Middle East, Africa,
Asia, & Europe
By 750 AD, Muslim leaders built an empire
Muslim scholars
focused on
learning &
developed
numerous cultural
achievements that
are still used today
The Islamic Empire
connected diverse
people through religion
& trade
Overview of Islam
Today, Islam is the world’s
fastest growing religion
with more than 1 billion
followers throughout the
world…