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Middle East Terms
Middle East Terms
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9th Grade
11/05/2012

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Middle East
Definition
North Africa (north of the Sahara Desert) and Arabian Peninsula because they are culturally similar.
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Crossroads of the World
Definition
Nickname of the Middle East because it is in the Middle of the trade routes between Europe, Asia and Africa.
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OPEC
Definition
Group that of countries (mostly from the Middle East) that produces most of the world’s oil. They work together to set the price of oil/gas.
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Abrahams Covenant With God
Definition
The agreement where God promises to look after the Israelites and the Israelites promise to give God loyalty and services.
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10 Commandments
Definition
Most important rules for Jews and Christians to follow
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Miracle of the Red Sea
Definition
Moses parts the Red Sea while fleeing Egypt to get back to Israel
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Diaspora
Definition
Spreading out of a culture
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Torah
Definition
Jewish holy book that outlines duties & laws owed to god
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Prophets
Definition
Messengers sent by God
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Messiah
Definition
Jewish people believe a savior will be sent by God who will bring peace to the world.
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Jesus Christ
Definition
Founder of Christianity
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Mecca
Definition
Holy city of Islam
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Kaaba
Definition
Holy Rock of Islam
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Muhammad
Definition
Founder of Islam
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Hejira
Definition
When Muhommad was forced to flee from Mecca & went to Medina during the trip he got many followers.
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Muslim
Definition
What people who follow Islam are called
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Allah
Definition
What Muslims call God
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Koran
Definition
Muslim Holy Book
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Five Pillars
Definition
The main rules of Islam
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Faith
Definition
The first pillar of Islam that - Allah is God and Mohammad is his’ prophet
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Muslim Prayer
Definition
2nd Pillar - Muslims must pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
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Alms
Definition
3rd Pillar of Islam – Give to the poor
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Fasting during Ramadan
Definition
4th Pillar of Islam – not eating or drinking during the day during the Holy Month.
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Pilgrimage - (Hajj)
Definition
5th Pillar of Islam - Holy trip to Mecca once in a lifetime.
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Caliph
Definition
Head leader of Islam
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Sunni
Definition
Sect of Islam that has more followers and the people act more modern.
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Shiite/Shia
Definition
Sect of Islam that is very strict and believes everyone should follow the Koran very strictly.
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Prophet
Definition
A Messenger of God
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