Ch 8 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Oasis
a green area in a desert fed by underground water
Islam
a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad
Isolation
separation from other populated areas
Sheik
the leader of an Arab tribe
Caravan
a group of traveling merchants and animals
Authority
power over thoughts, opinions, and behavior
Quran
the holy book of Islam
Shari’ah
Islamic code of law
Caliph
a Muslim leader
Principles
an important law or belief
Culture
the customs, art, science, and learning of a group of people
Sunni
group of Muslims who accepted the rule of the Umayyad caliphs
Shia
group of Muslims who believed the descendants of Ali should rule
Sultan
Seljuk leader
Mosque
a Muslim house of worship
Bazaar
a marketplace
Astrolabe
a tool that helps sailors navigate by the positions of the stars
Confirm
To agree; allow
Publish
To produce work by author usually in print
Minaret
A tower from the mosque calling Muslims to pray
