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11 Cards in this Set
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erosion
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The gradual wearing away of land by wind, glaciers, running water, or waves.
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oasis
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A well-watered place in the dessert.
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desert
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A very dry region that receives less than 10 inches of rain per year.
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arid
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Receiving little rainfall; dry
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mosque
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A Muslim place of worship
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astrolabe
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An instrument invented by Muslims to determine the positions of the stars, often used for sea and dessert travel.
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Kaaba
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A religious building in Mecca, now scared to Muslims, where Arabs worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
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caliph
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A term for a leader of Islam who came after Muhammad and who had both political and religious authority.
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caravan
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A group of travelers, merchants, or pilgrims traveling together for safety and security.
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Islam
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A world religion founded in the seventh century.
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Koran
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The book that Muslims believe contains the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
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