Chapter 14 vocabulary

Question 1

oasis

Answer 1

A fertile spot in a desert where water is found

Question 2

sheikh

Answer 2

A leader or elder in the Islamic community; often a title of respect for someone knowledgeable about Islam.

Question 3

caravan

Answer 3

A group of travelers

Question 4

Quran

Answer 4

The holy book of Islam

Question 5

shari’ah

Answer 5

The Islamic law derived from the Quran and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad

Question 6

caliph

Answer 6

A religious and political leader in Islam

Question 7

Sunni

Answer 7

A major branch of Islam that follows the traditions and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and recognizes the first four caliphs as rightful leaders.

Question 8

Shia

Answer 8

A branch of Islam that believes leadership should have remained within the family of the Prophet Muhammad

Question 9

sultan

Answer 9

A ruler in certain Muslim countries

Question 10

mosque

Answer 10

A place of worship for Muslims

Question 11

bazaar

Answer 11

A marketplace or shopping area in Middle Eastern countries

Question 12

astrolabe

Answer 12

An ancient instrument used for solving problems related to time and the position of the stars

Question 13

minaret

Answer 13

A tall tower attached to a mosque