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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Islam | a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad |
| Oasis | a green area in a desert fed by underground water |
| Isolation | separation from other populated areas |
| Sheikh | the leader of an Arab tribe |
| Caravan | a group of traveling merchants and animals |
| Authority | power over thoughts, opinions, and behavior |
| 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 |
| Principle | an important law or belief |
| Culture | the customs, art, science, and learning of a group of people |
| Sultan | Seljuk leader |
| Mosque | a Muslim house of worship |
| Bazaar | a marketplace |
| Astrolabe | a tool that helps sailors navigate by the positions of the stars |
| Confirm | to prove that something is true, to remove doubt |
| Publish | to produce the work of an author, usually in print |
| Minaret | the tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer |