Chapter 8 Lesson 1-2 Vocabulary Flashcards
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Oasis
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A green area in a desert fed by underground water
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Islam
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A religion based on the teachings of Muhammad
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Isolation
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Separation from other populated areas
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Sheikh
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The leader of an Arab tribe
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Caravan
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A group of traveling merchants and animals
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Authority
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Power over thoughts, opinions, and behavior
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Quran
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The holy book of Islam
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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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Group of Muslims who accepted the rule of the Umayyad caliphs
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Shia
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Group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule
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Principles
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An important law or belief
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Culture
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The customs, art, science, and learning of a group of people
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Slutan
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Seljuk leader