The Islamic World

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What is an oasis?

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a place where water can be found in the desert

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Which word refers to a person who moves from place to place; typically in search of food and water?

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Nomad

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Which term refers to the religious faith of Muslims AND a civilization based on the Islamic faith?

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Islam

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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

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faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage

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Which term refers to the holy book of the religion of Islam?

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Qur'an

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Which term refers to followers of the Islamic faith?

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Muslims

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What does it mean to BARTER?

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to buy or sell by trading goods or services rather than money

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Which term refers to the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and requires Muslims to fast?

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Ramadan

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Who was Muhammad?

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a man born in 570 CE and taught the faith of Islam

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What is a dynasty?

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family that passes down political power from one relative to another