World History Vocabulary Flashcard #5

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In the centuries following the death of Muhammad, Islamic territories were governed by a system where religious and political authority was combined under a single leader. What was this system called?

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Caliphate

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During the 11th to 13th centuries, European Christians launched a series of military campaigns aimed at reclaiming sacred lands from Muslim control. What were these campaigns known as?

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Crusades

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When cultural practices, technologies, or beliefs move from one region or group to another—often through trade or conquest—what process is taking place?

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Diffusion

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A religion that emerged in the 7th century in the Arabian Peninsula, emphasizing monotheism and the teachings of a prophet, became a major world faith. What is this religion called?

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Islam

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What term describes someone who follows the teachings of Islam and believes in the Quran as a holy book?

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Muslim

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Considered the central religious text of Islam, this book is believed by followers to be the literal word of God as revealed to Muhammad. What is it called?

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Quran

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Within Islam, one major group believes that leadership after Muhammad should be determined by consensus among the community. What is this group called?

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Sunni

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Another major group within Islam believes that leadership should remain within Muhammad’s family line. What is this group called?

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Shiite

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This ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century became famous for his immense wealth and a pilgrimage that showcased the empire’s prosperity. Who was he?

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Mansa Musa

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Which West African city became a renowned center for Islamic scholarship and trade during the medieval period?

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Timbuktu