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  1. Who was Muhammad and what did he experience in the year 610? Answer: Muhammad was a successful merchant who reported hearing voices that recited passages to him, which he later recognized as revelations from God.

  2. How did Muhammad’s followers initially practice the new religion of Islam? Answer: Muhammad’s followers initially practiced Islam by worshiping the one God, leading simple lives based on their religious beliefs and observances, and helping those in need.

  3. Why did Muhammad and his followers move to Medina in 622? Answer: Muhammad and his followers moved to Medina in 622 because powerful people in Makkah felt threatened by Muhammad’s popularity and his declarations that there was only one God, and they opposed him.

  4. How did Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula after Muhammad’s death? Answer: Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula after Muhammad’s death as the people of the surrounding tribes became Muslims, and rulers and tribes from other areas gradually accepted Islam.

  5. What did the Abbasid caliphs encourage in the Islamic world? Answer: The Abbasid caliphs encouraged learning in every area, leading to the establishment of libraries, universities, hospitals, and schools across the Islamic world.

  6. What contributions did Arab mathematicians make to the field of mathematics? Answer: Arab mathematicians helped popularize the Indian number system, invented algebra, and developed a number system that was simpler to use than Roman numbers and was adopted in Europe.

  7. What advancements were made in the field of medicine during the Islamic Empire? Answer: Some of the earliest and most advanced hospitals were built, doctors made important discoveries about diseases and treatments, and influential medical works were published by Muslim doctors.

  8. How did Islamic cities prioritize hygiene and cleanliness? Answer: Islamic cities had sewage systems and public baths, and engineers designed and built dams and irrigation channels to bring clean water to towns for drinking and watering crops.

  9. What did Ibn Sina contribute to the field of medicine? Answer: Ibn Sina completed a huge medical encyclopedia in 1025, which was still in use in European medical schools in the 1600s.

  10. How did the Islamic Empire contribute to the spread of knowledge and learning? Answer: The Islamic Empire encouraged learning and innovation, particularly in the fields of maths, science, and medicine, and played a significant role in preserving and translating ancient Greek texts.