history chapter 3 islam Flashcards
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Islam
a religion based on the teachings of Muhammad.
oasis
a green body of land in the desert fed by underground water
isolation
to seperate from other to seperate from populsted areas ; to set apart
sheikh
the leader of a Arab tribe
caravnas
a group of merchants traveling together for safety usually with a large group of animal(camels)
authority
the right or power to give order to make decisions or to control people, power over thoughts, opinions, and behaviors.
Quran
the Holy book of Islam
shari’ah
Islamic code of law
Caliph
a muslim leader
Sunni
a group of Muslims who accepted the rules of the Umayyad Caliph
Shia
a group of Muslims who believe the decedents of Ali should rule.
principles
an important law or believe; rules or a code of conduct.
sultan
Seljuk leader
mosques
a Muslim house of worship
bazaar
a marketplace
patriarchy
a society dominated by men
publishing
to produce the work of an author usually done in print
minarets
the tower of a mosque which prayer is called to prayer.
astrolabe
a tool that helps sailors navigate their way using the positions of the stars.
confirmed
to prove something is true to remove doubt,
