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Medieval History Ch2
Islam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bedouin | Arab desert herders |
| Sunni | a group of people who believed all Caliphs should be from the Umayyad |
| Kaaba | a low square building surrounded by statues |
| Mosque | a Muslim house of worship |
| Crier | a person who calls believers to prayer five times a day |
| Quran | Islamic Holy Book |
| Oasis | green areas fed by underground water |
| Sultan | the Seljuk ruler; "holder of power" |
| Sheikh | The head of the tribe |
| Shiite | a group of people who believed all Caliphs should be related to Muhammad |
| Caliph | a ruler after Muhammad died |
| Muhammad | founder of Islam |
| Madinah | the city of the prophet |
| Makkah / Mecca | the largest and richest trade city (Holy City) |
| Minaret | tower on a mosque |
| Bazaar | a market place |