Chapter 6 Vocabulary from Glencoe World History

Front

What is the Arabic word for God?

Back

Allah

Front

Who is considered the successor to Muhammad as the political and religious leader of the Muslims?

Back

Caliph

Front

What is the holy book of Islam called?

Back

Quran

Front

What is the name for a Muslim place of worship?

Back

Mosque

Front

What is the journey of Muhammad and his followers to Madinah in 622 called?

Back

Hijrah

Front

Which branch of Islam acknowledges Ali and his descendants as the rightful successors of Muhammad?

Back

Shia

Front

What is a covered market in Islamic cities called?

Back

Bazaar

Front

What is the Islamic code of law known as?

Back

Shari'ah

Front

What is the term for a pilgrimage to Mecca performed as a duty by Muslims?

Back

Hajj

Front

Which instrument was used by sailors to determine their location by observing the stars and planets?

Back

Astrolabe