Chapter 10 Flashcards
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The holy book of Islam
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Koran
1
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Muhammad journey form Mecca to Medina
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Hijra
2
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Muslim house of worship
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Mosque
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One of the five pillars of Islam, the pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime
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Hajj
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In Islam, an effort in gods service
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Jihad
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Successor to Muhammad as political and religious leader of the Muslims
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Caliph
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Slender tower of a mosque, from which Muslims are called to prayer
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Minaret
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Muslim ruler
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Sultan
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Ability to move in social class
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Social mobility
9
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The art of beautiful handwriting used in Arabic script on buildings
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Calligraphy
10
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Local Hindu rulers in India, during Muslim rule
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Rajah
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Elite force of the ottoman army
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Janizary
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Term for king
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Shah
