SS Vocab 13

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Mighty Islamic dynasty ruling the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa for over 600 years, led by a Sultan with absolute authority.

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Ottoman Empire

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Captured Constantinople in 1453, a major blow to the Christian world. Became the most famous ruler in the Muslim world, known for harsh rule and severe punishments.

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Mehmed II

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Renounce or give up the right to a throne

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abdicate

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Leader of an Islamic nation

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sultan

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Monotheistic religion with teachings in the Quran. Believers are Muslims, viewing Muhammad as a prophet and the Quran as Allah's word. Most Muslims belong to two groups.

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Islam

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Founder of Islam, last prophet of the one true God

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Mohammad

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Holiest book in Islam discussing God, the universe, and law, recited daily in Arabic.

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The Quran

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Second holiest book in Islam, detailing Mohammad's practices and Islamic law.

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The Sunnah

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Belief in one God

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monotheism

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Foundation of Muslim life: obligations include faith, prayer, giving, fasting, pilgrimage.

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five pillars