Vocabulary Flashcards

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prophet

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someone chosen by God to bring a message to people. Example: Followers gathered around the prophet, waiting for her to share the wisdom of God. Variations: prophets, prophetic (adj.)

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monotheism

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the belief that there is only one God. Example: A similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is the belief in monotheism. Variations: monotheistic (adj.)

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oasis

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an area in the desert where there are water and plants. Example: A small trading post grew around the oasis and provided goods to people passing through the region. Variations: oases

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caravan

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a group of people traveling together across a desert. Example: The caravan traveled for several weeks across the hot desert before reaching the next settlement. Variations: caravans

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pilgrimage

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a journey undertaken for a religious purpose. Example: The family saved and prepared for several years before making their pilgrimage to Mecca. Variations: pilgrimages, pilgrim (n.)

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successor

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a person who becomes the leader after the previous leader's death. Example: Because Queen Elizabeth I of England had no children of her own, there was much concern over who would be her successor. Variations: successors, succession (n.), succeed (v.)

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geometric

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having precise, regular shapes. Example: The interior of the mosque was decorated with intricate geometric patterns. Variations: geometry (n.)

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secular

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not religious. Example: The president of the United States is a secular leader.

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tyrannical

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using power over people in a way that is cruel and unfair. Example: To curb the tyrannical behavior of the king, his subjects forced him to sign a document agreeing to give them certain rights. Variations: tyranny (n.), tyrant (n.)

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rule of law

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the principle that no one is above the law, not even the highest lawmakers. Example: The rule of law ensures that all citizens are equal under the government of the Constitution.