Chapter 12 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Oasis
A
A wet, fertile area in a desert.
2
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Caravan
A
A group of traders that travel together.
3
Q
Qur´an
A
The holy book of Islam.
4
Q
Pilgrimage
A
A journey to a sacred place.
5
Q
Islam
A
The messages Muhammad received on the basis of the religion.
6
Q
Muslim
A
What Islam called a follower.
7
Q
Mosque
A
Or building for Muslim prayer.
8
Q
Jihad
A
Which means to make an effort or to struggle.
9
Q
Sunnah
A
Refers to the way Muhamad lived, which provides a model for the duties and the way of life expected of Muslims.
10
Q
Five pillars of Islam
A
Five acts of worship required of all Muslims.
11
Q
Caliph
A
A title that Muslims use for the highest leader of Islam.
12
Q
Tolerance
A
Or acceptance.
13
Q
Janissaries
A
Slave soldiers that became fierce worriers.
14
Q
Mehmed II
A
A conquer.
15
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Suleyman
A
The magnificent man.
