2nd Semester Review

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What is the Kaaba?

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house of God to which people pray

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The pilgrimage center for Muslims is...

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Mecca

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What is the Islamic system of law?

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Sharia

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The __ viewed the Islamic leader as a political figure.

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Sunni

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Which belief is shared between Muslims, Jews and Christians?

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belief in one God

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Why was Arabic so important to West Africa?

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it helped with trading and relations

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Which location has the famed rock churches?

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Ethiopia

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Which 3 locations were part of the triangular trade route? East Africa, West Africa, India; Mediterranean region, India, Egypt; East Africa, Mediterranean, India; India, West Africa, Egypt

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East Africa, Mediterranean, India

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In general, how were the African rulers (especially compared to the European and Arabic rulers)?

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tolerant and business-minded

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Why was Constantinople Europe's busiest marketplace?

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trade center for Europe, Asia and Africa