Located near north-east Asia and South-west Africa. Dessert area center of trade routes

Monotheistic religion believed in Allah and followed the 5 pillars.

Born in Mecca a merchant. Muslims considered him the final prophet sent by God.

5 basic acts in Islam that are mandatory for all Muslims. Foundation of Muslim life (Declaration of faith, Prayer, Charity, hajj, Fasting)

Holy book for Muslims revealed in stages to Muhamed over 23 years. Written after Muhameds death. Sacred word of god.

Largest branch of Islam ruler/caliph after Muhamed wise and educated member of the community.

Second largest branch of Islam believed Caliph should be related to Muhamed

Mystical Dimension emphasized spiritual experiences of god through practices like prayer and mediation

A very strong Muslim dominated empire. People learned at the House of Wisdom. Strong until its fall in 1100-1200

Capital of the Abbas aid empire. Many trade routes used to go through it leading to a prosperous city until trade routes moved north leading to a decline in the city

Located in Baghdad. People traveled from all over to go there.

Enslaved people that served as slaves and later bearcats to Arabs. Later Seized control of the government.

Enslaved people who seized control of the government. Prospered in facilitating Cotton and sugar until trade routes moved north leading to a decline in the city.

Muslims who started in the 11th century. conquering parts of the middle east and eventually western China.

Seljuk leader reduced the role of the highest-ranking Abbasid

Europe Christians group of solders. Abbasid allowed them to travel easily to and from their holy sites.

Came from central Asia, attacked and conquered the remaining of the Abbasid empire. continued pushing westward until stopped in Egypt by Mamulks

One of the most celebrated Islamic scholar. Contributed to Astronomy, law, logic, ethics, math, philosophy, and medicne

The practice of dressing modestly (Covering head and face) or a specific type of covering.

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Unit 1 1.2 vocab

social studies

Term	Definition
Middle east	Located near north-east Asia and South-west Africa. Dessert area center of trade routes
Islam	Monotheistic religion believed in Allah and followed the 5 pillars.
Mecca	Birthplace of Islam
Muhammad	Born in Mecca a merchant. Muslims considered him the final prophet sent by God.
5 pillars	5 basic acts in Islam that are mandatory for all Muslims. Foundation of Muslim life (Declaration of faith, Prayer, Charity, hajj, Fasting)
Quaran	Holy book for Muslims revealed in stages to Muhamed over 23 years. Written after Muhameds death. Sacred word of god.
Sunni Muslims	Largest branch of Islam ruler/caliph after Muhamed wise and educated member of the community.
Shia Muslims	Second largest branch of Islam believed Caliph should be related to Muhamed
Sufi Muslims	Mystical Dimension emphasized spiritual experiences of god through practices like prayer and mediation
Abbasid empire	A very strong Muslim dominated empire. People learned at the House of Wisdom. Strong until its fall in 1100-1200
Baghdad	Capital of the Abbas aid empire. Many trade routes used to go through it leading to a prosperous city until trade routes moved north leading to a decline in the city
House of Wisdom	Located in Baghdad. People traveled from all over to go there.
Mamluks	Enslaved people that served as slaves and later bearcats to Arabs. Later Seized control of the government.
Mamluk sultanate	Enslaved people who seized control of the government. Prospered in facilitating Cotton and sugar until trade routes moved north leading to a decline in the city.
Seljuk Turks	Muslims who started in the 11th century. conquering parts of the middle east and eventually western China.
Sultan	Seljuk leader reduced the role of the highest-ranking Abbasid
Crusaders	Europe Christians group of solders. Abbasid allowed them to travel easily to and from their holy sites.
Mongols	Came from central Asia, attacked and conquered the remaining of the Abbasid empire. continued pushing westward until stopped in Egypt by Mamulks
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi	One of the most celebrated Islamic scholar. Contributed to Astronomy, law, logic, ethics, math, philosophy, and medicne
Hijab	The practice of dressing modestly (Covering head and face) or a specific type of covering.

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