history chapter 3 islam Flashcards

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Islam

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a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad.

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oasis

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a green body of land in the desert fed by underground water

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3
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isolation

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to seperate from other to seperate from populsted areas ; to set apart

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sheikh

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the leader of a Arab tribe

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5
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caravnas

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a group of merchants traveling together for safety usually with a large group of animal(camels)

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authority

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the right or power to give order to make decisions or to control people, power over thoughts, opinions, and behaviors.

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7
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Quran

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the Holy book of Islam

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8
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shari’ah

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Islamic code of law

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Caliph

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a muslim leader

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Sunni

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a group of Muslims who accepted the rules of the Umayyad Caliph

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Shia

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a group of Muslims who believe the decedents of Ali should rule.

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principles

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an important law or believe; rules or a code of conduct.

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13
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sultan

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Seljuk leader

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14
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mosques

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a Muslim house of worship

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15
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bazaar

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a marketplace

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patriarchy

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a society dominated by men

17
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publishing

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to produce the work of an author usually done in print

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minarets

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the tower of a mosque which prayer is called to prayer.

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astrolabe

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a tool that helps sailors navigate their way using the positions of the stars.

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confirmed

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to prove something is true to remove doubt,