Chapter 3 Flash Cards

Abbasids

• A dynasty that ruled much of the Muslim Empire from 750 to about 1250.

• A group of scholars who studied Islamic law.

• A military faction that fought against the Umayyads.

• A cultural movement in the 10th century.

Bedouin

• Nomadic Arab peoples who have historically inhabited the desert regions in the Middle East.

• Sedentary agricultural communities in the Middle East.

• Urban dwellers in the Middle Eastern cities.

• Tribal leaders of the Middle Eastern empires.

mosque

• A place of worship for Muslims.

• A type of traditional dance.

• A popular Middle Eastern dish.

• A style of Islamic architecture.

oasis

• A fertile spot in a desert where water is found.

• A type of desert plant that stores water.

• A large body of water surrounded by sand.

• A small village located in a mountainous area.

tolerance

• The ability to accept and embrace different opinions and behaviors.

• The ability to ignore all opinions and behaviors that differ from one's own.

• The ability to force others to conform to one's beliefs.

• The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

sultan

• A Muslim sovereign.

• A type of traditional dance.

• A title for a military leader.

• A form of government ruled by a king.

Umayyads

• A dynasty that ruled the Muslim Empire from 661 to 750 and later established a kingdom in al-Andalus.

• A group of scholars who compiled the Hadith.

• A military faction that opposed the Abbasids.

• A trade alliance between various tribes in the Arabian Peninsula.

janissary

• A member of the elite infantry units that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops and bodyguards.

• A type of traditional Ottoman dessert made with nuts and syrup.

• A title given to the highest-ranking officials in the Ottoman Empire.

• A ceremonial dance performed by the Ottoman court.

mercenary

• A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

• A type of weapon used in warfare.

• A soldier who fights for their own country only.

• A civilian who provides support services to the military.

imam

• A leader of prayer in a mosque, often a respected religious leader in the Muslim community.

• A type of traditional Islamic clothing worn by men.

• A religious text that outlines the teachings of Islam.

• A festival celebrated at the end of Ramadan.