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unit 7 vocab
social studys
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| muslim | a follower of Islam |
| conquest | the process or action of taking someone or something over |
| nomadic | people that has no fixed home but wanders from place to place |
| Iran | country in SW Asia formerly known as Persia |
| Jews | ancestors of the Hebrews; followers of Judaism |
| expansion | to increase in size; as to adding more territory or land |
| influence | to effect indirectly |
| region | geographic portion or area of land |
| conformity | to become similar as in area or obey |
| referendum | the idea or practice of letting voters approve or disapprove laws |
| judiciary | portion of government that makes laws |
| universal suffrage | the right to vote being help by all citizens |
| corporate | composing itself of individuals; creating a business |
| petition | a request or plea made by someone in charge |
| grievance | a cause for a particular problem; an issue |
| pavilion | a portion of building extending from the main site; like a porch |
| King Hassan II | ruler of Morocco from 1961 to 1999 |
| mosque | Muslim house of worship |
| tangible | capable of being touched of worship |
| communication technology | any device used to connect; cell phone computer |
| Yom kippur | Jewish holiday observed in September or October |
| five pillars of Islam | acts of duty for the Muslim that make up the foundation of Islam |
| hajj | pilgrimage to mecca prescribed as a religious duty for Muslims |
| mecca | city in Arabia, the birthplace of Muhammad and the goal of Muslim pilgrimages |
| Anwar sadat | third president of Egypt serving from 1970-1981 |