SS7 Unit 7 Vocab

a follower of the Islamic faith

 the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus

Roman emperor from about 280 to 337 C.E.; the first Roman emperor to become a Christian

the area between Egypt and Syria that was the ancient homeland of Jews and the place where Jesus Christ had lived

a person who speaks or interprets the words of God

the most basic acts of worship for Muslims: declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and making a pilgrimage

the founder of Christianity upon whose life and teachings the religion is based

someone who tries to convert others to believe in a particular religion or set of beliefs

the supreme ruler of a Muslim state

the religious faith of Muslims

a large territory controlled by a single ruler or state

a man born around 570 C.E. who taught the faith of Islam

to cause a person to suffer because of his or her beliefs

a set of spiritual beliefs, values, and practices

the name for the Eastern Roman Empire, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia; it lasted from about 500 to 1453

a series of religious wars launched by European Christians to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslims

the holy book of the religion of Islam

someone who has changed their religious beliefs so they accept a different or new religion