SS 7th Grade World Chapter 10 Islam
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 algebra | A type of mathematics to which Muslims made great contributions. |
| Arabia | A large peninsula in southwestern Asia |
| Arabian Sea | A body of water that lies between Arabia and India; the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean |
| astrolabe | An instrument invented by Muslims that is used to determine direction by figuring out the positions of the stars. |
| Avicenna | Persian philosopher and physician; wrote a medical encyclopedia that became a standard text in North Africa, western Asia, and Europe. |
| Baghdad | Capital and cultural center of the Muslim caliphate from 762AD to 1100 AD; present-day capital of Iraq. |
| caliph | A muslim leader who had both political and religious authority. |
| caravan | A group of people and animals traveling together for safety, especially through a desert. |
| Five Pillars | The five basic duties of all Muslims. |
| hijra | The migration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, marking the founding of Islam. |
| Islam | The religion of Muslims based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad in 600AD |
| Kaaba | A religious temple in Mecca that became sacred to the Muslims. |
| Khadija | A wealthy merchant who became the first wife of Muhammad. |
| Mecca | An Arabian oasis city believed to be the birthplace of Muhammad. |
| Medina | An Arabian oasis town to which, according to Muslim writings, Muhammad migrated in 622 AD |
| mosque | A muslim place of worship |
| Muhammad | Founder of Islam whose words are recorded in the Quran/Koran. |
| oasis | A well-watered area in a desert. |
| Persian Gulf | A body of water east of the Arabian peninsula that separates Arabia from Iran |
| Petra | The ancient Arabian capital of Nabataea, in what today is Jordan. |
| pilgrimage | A journey for religious purposes. |
| Quran or Koran | The most holy book of Islam, believed to contain the teachings of Allah or God to Muhammad. |
| Red Sea | A narrow sea between Arabia and northeastern Africa. |
| Yemen | A present-day country in the mountainous southwestern area of Arabia, location of the ancient Sabaean civilization. |
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