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Vocab. for Islam

Vocabulary in Chapter 3 and 4

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What is a hill of sand shapes by the wind? Sand Dunes
What is a wet, fertile area desert? Oasis
What is settled life in towns? Sedentary
What is a group of traders that traveled together? Caravan
What is a market or bazaar called? Souk
What is Islam? The messages Muhammad received form the basis religion
What is a Muslim? A follower of Islam
What is the holy book of Islam? Qur'an
What is a place where people worship a saint or god? Shrine
What is a journey to a sacred place? Pilgrimage
What is a building for Muslim prayer? Mosque
What means to "make an effort"? Jihad
The way Muhammad lived, which provides a model for the duties and the way life expected of Muslims is? Sunnah
The five acts of worship required of all Muslims is? Five Pillars of Islam
What is the title that the Muslims use for the highest leader of Islam? Caliph
What is acceptance? Tolerance
These trained Ottoman slaves that were converted to Muslim and became fierce fighters were called? Janissaries
Who was the leader of the Ottoman Turks when they conquered Constantinople in 1453? Mehmed 11
What is an Ottoman leader? Sultan
Who were Muslims that thought the leader should be a family member of Muhammad? Shia
Who thought the leaders just had to be strong and good Muslims? Sunni
Women in the ruling class had to live in the? Harem
What teaching teaches people they can get god's love by having a personal relationship with him? Sufism
What are sponsors? Patrons
What is a narrow tower where Muslims are called to prayer? Minaret
What is the term for decorative writing? Calligraphy
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