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4. the larger of the two main branches of Islam
7. an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality.
8. holy text of Islam
11. the longest and one of the most historically important rivers of Western Asia.
13. considered the Golden Age of Islam
15. Society dominated by males
16. Prophet of Islanm
18. the branch that believes the Caliph should be a descendant of Muhammed
20. the first written language

1. the continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
2. a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation
3. an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service
5. Only ruler of Egypt
6. each of a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries
9. the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler regarded as the successor of Muhammad
10. Japanese Religion marked by veneration of Ancestors and Mature Spirits
12. Indian empire between c. 324 or 321 – c. 297 BCE
14. the other defining river of Mesopotamia
17. Ancient Japanese Honored Warrior Class
19. Golden Age of Japanese culture, highly influenced by China