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Topic 11 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nomads | People who move from place to place. |
| Prophets | People who are said to receive messages from God to be taught to others. |
| Revelations | Revealed truths from God. |
| Quran | The holy book of Islam. |
| Hajj | A pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. |
| Mosque | A Muslim house of worship. |
| Sharia | The Islamic law code. |
| Caliph | The title of a Muslim ruler. |
| Dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family. |
| Sufism | An Islamic lifestyle that stresses controlling ones desires, giving up worldly attachments, and seeking nearness to God. |
| Sultan | Rulers of Muslim states. |
| Textiles | Woven fabric. |
| Calligraphy | The art of decorative writing. |
| Maritime | Sea-related |