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chapter14 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |