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Jizya
Tax on non-Muslims
Koran/Quran
Sacred text in Islam
Vedas
Sacred text in Hinduism
Five Pillars of Islam
5 core beliefs/principles that guide how Muslims live their life
Allah
“God” in Islam
Caliph
Leader in historical Islam
Feudalism
A social hierarchy based on loyalty and mutual obligations in medieval Europe
Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam
Mosque
Muslim place of worship
Muhammed
Founder of Islam; born in 6th century and made a pilgrimage to Mecca
Dhimma
Contract for non-Muslims that served as protection
Caste System
Separate and distinct social groups in Hinduism
Ramadan
Holy month of fasting and prayer in Islam
Dharma
A Hindu’s duties in life. The social rules
Ahimsa
Non-violence
Atman
Soul of a person
Untouchables
Separated group from the Caste system. Deemed “untouchable”
Moksha
The ultimate goal of Hindus–being one with the universe/at peace.
Karma
The cleanliness of a soul. How dirty or clean someone is
Eightfold Path
Actions that people who practice Buddhism strive to follow–guides their behavior