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Course: World History Project AP® > Unit 1

Lesson 2: 1.2—Developments in Asia
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World History Project AP®
The Global Tapestry
1.2—Developments in Asia
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BEFORE YOU WATCH: Emergence of Islam

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Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below.

Before you watch

Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.

While you watch

  1. According to the Islamic faith, who received messages from God?
  2. What are the five pillars of Islam?
  3. What are Hadith?
  4. How far did Islam expand in the first century after the death of the Prophet? How was this expansion achieved?
  5. How did Islam spread from 750 to 1700?
  6. What do most historians agree on about early Islam?
  7. What are important sources of Islamic history for Muslims?

After you watch

  1. To what extent does this video help explain how belief systems impacted society from c. 1200 to 1450?
  2. Why do you think understanding Islamic history is important for practicing Muslims? In what aspects of your life is understanding history important for your own activities?
  3. In this video, Nate Bowling talked about different narratives about Islam that may be politically motivated. Can you think of a politically-motivated narrative about a religion that you have heard? Do you think this narrative is credible? Why or why not?
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.

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