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Islamic Civilization

Vocabulary Words for Unit 2 10/14-10/30

TermDefinition
Muhammad Arab prophet; Founder of the religion of Islam
Islam Monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Muhammad; Means "submission to the will of Allah."
Mecca The holiest city in the religion of Islam
Ka'ba Holy shrine in Mecca; popular location for pilgrimages
Muslim A follower of the religion of Islam
Qur'an The Holy text read by Muslims
Allah Arabic word for God
Jerusalem A holy city for Muslims, Christians, and Jews
Caliph A ruler of a Muslim community
Caliphate An Islamic form of government in which religious and political leadership is united
Mosque Muslim place of worship
Innovation Something new that is created
Adaptation A change made to an existing object or idea
Minaret Tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer
Muezzin The man who calls Muslims to prayer
Imam The person who leads Muslims in prayer
Crusades A series of religious and political wars from 1095 to 1280; launched by European Christians to reclaim Jerusalem and other Holy cities from the Muslims
Jews Believers in Judaism
Synagogue Jewish place of worship
Anti-Semitism Hostility or discrimination towards the Jews
Created by: MrsMcMahan131
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