Islamic Civilization Vocab Review

a religion that evolved in India in the 1500s which combined aspects of Islam and Hinduism

Arab nomads who lived in rural desert areas and herded sheet, goats, and camels

leaders of Muslim governments who lead caliphates 

kind of mathematics in which letters are used to stand in for unknown numbers, allowing people to solve complex problems

an Islamic lifestyle that emphasized controlling one’s desires and giving up worldly attachments

a Muslim doctor who wrote a medical encyclopedia covering every disease and treatment at that time

the art of decorative writing

a title for a ruler of a Muslim state

the key religious duties for Muslims that include belief, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage 

woven fabrics

a trade route which linked Baghdad to distant China

the standard symbols (0,1,2,3,4...) that we use for numbers today which replaced the use of Roman numerals (I, II

the holy city of Islam 

followers of Islam who believe that only Muhammad’s relatives and descendants should lead the Muslim community

a place in the desert where water can be found, usually from a spring

followers of Islam who believe that leaders with political skills should lead the Muslim community 

a person who travels for religious reasons

A Muslim house of worship

a collection of tales that included adventures, romantic stories, and fables which feature aspects of life

Islam's holy book