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Islamic Empire Flashcards

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Quran

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the book of sacred writings- revelations to muhammad by allah

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Mosque

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muslim place of worship

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sharia

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the path muslims follow to live moral lives

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caliph

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the ruler of a muslim community

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umayyads

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first muslim dynasty

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abbasids

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arabs who established baghdad- golden age

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Minaret

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tall tower of a mosque summon to prayer is called

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kaaba

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square building in Mecca draped in silk, it is the holiest shrine

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Mecca

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holy city of islam, Muhammads birth plce

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Medina

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the second holiest city where Muhammad is buried

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Did the geography of the Arabian Peninsula increase or decrease (circle one) the speed that Islam spread? Justify/explain your choice…

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The peninsula was accessible by trade routes, Baghdad brought in many people who became followers of Islam

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Shahada

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profession of faith

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Salat

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prayer- five times a day facing the mosque

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Zakat

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social responsibility, payment provided to the less fortunate

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Sawm

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fasting, to show respect

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Hajj

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

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Sunni

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Wanted the next leader to be elected
pray in mosque
saudi arabia

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Shiite

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Wanted leader to be descended from Muhammad
Prayer in Imam Bargah
Egypt

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Achievements of the Abbasid Dynasty

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Major contributions to science
Advancements in math- algebra
Translation of Greek texts
Baghdad- Golden Age
Dominance over trade
Promoting Commerce

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profession of faith

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shahada

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prayer- five times a day facing the mosque

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salat

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social responsibility, payment provided to the less fortunate

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zakat

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fasting, to show respect

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sawm

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Pilgrimage to Mecca

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hajj

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