Vocab- SW Asia & Africa

Front

A person who moves without a permanent home

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Nomad

Front

A place in the desert where water is found

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Oasis

Front

System of writing numbers used today.

Back

Arabic Numerals

Front

A message believed to come from God

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Revelation

Front

Title for Muhammad's successors in Arabic

Back

Caliph

Front

Islamic house of worship

Back

Mosque

Front

Pilgrimage to Mecca by Muslims

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Hajj

Front

The art of beautiful writing

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Calligraphy

Front

A series of rulers from the same family.

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Dynasty

Front

Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina

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Hijrah