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Ch.14 Vocabulary
Review for Social Studies Ch.14 Vocabulary (Islamic Civilization)
| 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 |
| isolation | separation from other populated areas |
| caravan | 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 caliphs |
| Shia | group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule |
| sultan | leader of the Seljuk Turks; means "holder of power" |
| mosque | a Muslim house of worship |
| bazaar | a marketplace |
| minaret | the tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer |