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| 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 agree 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 a 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 or understood |
| communication technology | any device used to connect; cell phone, computer |
| Yom Kippur | Jewish holiday observed in September or October |