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Chapter 8 Vocad
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Islam | a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad |
| oasis | a green area in a desert fed by underground water |
| Sheikh | the leader of an Arab tribe |
| caravan | a group of merchants traveling together for safety, usually with a large number of camels; a group of traveling merchants and animals |
| Quran | the holy book of Islam |
| Shari’ah | Islamic code of law |
| caliph | a Muslim leader |
| Sunni | group of Muslims who accepted the rule of the Umayyad caliph |
| Shia | group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule |
| sultan | Seljuk leader |
| mosque | a Muslim house of worship |
| bazaar | a marketplace |
| astrolabe | a tool that helps sailors navigate using the positions of the stars |
| minaret | the tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to pray |
| Muslim | follower of Islam |
| jihad | to make an effort or to struggle |
| Five Pillars of Islam | five acts of worship required of all Muslims |
| Pilgrimage | journey to a sacred place |
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