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14 Cards in this Set
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Islam |
a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad |
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Oasis |
a green area in the dessert fed by underground water |
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Sheikh |
The leader of an Arab tribe |
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Caracvan |
a group of traveling merchants and animals |
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Quran |
the holy book of islam |
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Shari'ah |
Islamic code of law |
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Caliph |
a muslim leader |
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Sunni |
group of Muslims who accepted the rule of Umayyad caliphs |
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Shia |
group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule |
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Sultan |
Seljuk Leader |
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Mosque |
A Muslim house of worship |
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Bazaar |
a market place |
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Astrolabe |
a tool that helps sailors navigate by the positions of the stars |
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miranet |
the tower of a mosque from which Muslims are called to prayer |