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chapter14 vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Islam | A religion based on the teachings of Muhammad. |
oasis | A fertile spot in a desert where water is found. |
sheikh | An Arab tribe |
caravan | |
quran | the holy book of Islam |
shari'ah | Islamic code of law |
caliph | a Muslim leader |
sunni | a group of Muslims who accepted the rule of the Umayyad caliphs |
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 |