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"shore" in arabic; shore of the great Saharan Desert
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Sahel
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grasslands
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Savanna
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"shore" in arabic; shore of the great Saharan Desert
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grasslands
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major trade route for trade that flows thought the forest, savanna, sahel, and almost reaches the Sahara; located on the west side of Africa
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in the eastern part of Africa and served as a major trade route
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goldfield located in the western savanna
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goldfield located in the southern savanna
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was the most highly valued West African resource, both locally and internationally
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was the most highly valued resource of the Saharan Desert
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Muslim desert dwellers who carried goods north and south across the Saharan Desert
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in the forest zone, deadly to domestic animals and caused trade to be carried by river or by human porters.
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the main West African group that came to specialize in long-distance trade and adopted Islam
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the most important trade center and capital city of the Ghana Kingdom
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the most important trade center and capital city of the Mali Kingdom
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the most important trade center and capital city of the Songhai Kingdom
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the most famous Muslim ruler of Mali; encouraged Islamic education and intellectual life; known for making the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and spreading lots of gold along the way.
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Region of the Middle East where Islam started
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Term used to describe the area between the African continent and the Indian subcontinent. Includes countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Egypt among others.
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Worshiping one god
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Monotheism
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A monotheistic religion based on the belief that there is one God, Allah, and that Muhammad was Allah's prophet. Islam is based in the ancient city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Muhammad. Religious text is the Quran (Koran)
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A follower of Islam
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Islamic God
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the core requirements of the Muslim faith: belief in Allah and his prophet, Muhammad; prescribed prayers: observation of Ramadan; pilgrimage to Mecca; and giving alms to the poor.
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570-632. Born in Mecca, died in Medina. Founder of Islam. Regarded by Muslims as a prophet of God. Teachings make up the Qu'ran, the Muslim holy book.
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City in western Arabia; birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, and ritual center of the Islamic religion.
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A person who speaks or interprets for God to other people
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a member of one of the two major Muslim sects; believe that the descendants of Muhammad's daughter and son-in-law, Ali, are the true Muslim leaders
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"Traditionalists," the most popular branch of Islam; Sunnis believe in the legitimacy of the early caliphs, compared to the Shiite belief that only a descendent of Mohammed can lead.
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the religious text or sacred book of Islam
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One of the 5 Pillars of Islam that requires all Muslims who are able to make the trip to Mecca at least once in their lives.
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One of the 5 Pillars of Islam that requires Muslims to give 2.5% of their money to help others.
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One of the 5 Pillars of Islam that requires Muslims to fast (no eating) during daylight hours of Ramadan, the Holy Month
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the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset.
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a person considered a religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a leader of the entire Islamic community
