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The Rashidun Caliphate had this many Caliphs
Gold coin used during the Islamic Empire
Ibn ____ was famous for traveling much of the known world during his lifetime
Founder of Islam
Modern city in Iraq that was once capital of the Abbasid Caliphate
A person who is a follower of Islam
Islamic places of worship
These people move about the desert looking for new pastures and water for their animals
Five ___ of Islam
Sacred holy book of Islam
The Islamic government
A tower that is used to call Muslims to prayer
Many merchants travelled the deserts in these large groups using camels to carry their goods
Down
This caliphate ruled after the First Four Caliphs
The Hajj is a type of this
The most holy month of the Islamic calendar
Arab decoration using scrolling patterns
This empire ruled from Constantinople for many years
Suleiman the ____ is known for expanding the Ottoman Empire well into Europe
Al-Andalus today
The Arabs fought the Europeans in the Crusades for control of this city
Saladin captured Jerusalem from them
The Abbasid Caliphate is sometimes called the ___ Age of Islam
Most holy city of Islam
Muslims from the northern region of this continent are often called Moors