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  1. 4. of Wisdom A massive learning center in Baghdad where scholars preserved classical knowledge.
  2. 5. The holy book containing revelations recorded by Muhammad.
  3. 7. The head tax that converts to Islam were exempt from paying.
  4. 8. The caliphate that moved the capital to Baghdad and focused on trade.
  5. 9. Century Arabia The time and place where Islam originated.
  6. 10. of the Book The term for Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians who were granted special status.
  7. 11. The official language that led to the emergence of calligraphy and arabesques.
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  1. 1. Pillars The framework of Muslim life consisting of Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage.
  2. 2. The branch believing the Caliph must be a direct bloodline descendant of Muhammad.
  3. 3. The branch believing the Caliph should be chosen by leaders, not based on ancestry.
  4. 6. The caliphate that centralized government in Damascus.
  5. 8. A navigation tool perfected to determine location and precise prayer schedules.