Islamic Key Terms Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
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Caliph
A
Person who takes over for Mohammed, next ruler of Islam
2
Q
Jihad
A
A religious struggle to defend Islam
3
Q
Mosque
A
Muslim church
4
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Muezzin
A
Person who starred in tower and called out for prayer service
5
Q
Mecca
A
The most famous city of Arabia; important religious center, and excellent source of freshwater
6
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Ka’bah
A
Holy shrine in Mecca, cube shaped
7
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Pilgrimage
A
Journey to a sacred place (Mecca)
8
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Nomad
A
Member of the group moving from place to place in search of food, water, and grazing for herds
9
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Caravan
A
A group of travelers
10
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Oasis
A
Small area in Desert watered by springs and Wells
11
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Arabic
A
National language of Islam (Middle East)
