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- 3. Mecca and Medina became large cities because they were located along important ___________________.
- 6. The beautiful writing that became an important art form in the Islam world.
- 7. Muhammad rededicated the __________ to worship the one true god.
- 8. Muslim architects built many beautiful ________________in which people could worship.
- 11. Ruled during the golden age of Islam.
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- 1. Phrase that describes the period of time in the 9th century C.E. when literature, art, and science flourished.
- 2. Believe that only direct descendents of Muhammad should lead the Muslim people.
- 4. The first caliph after the death of Islam’s founder.
- 5. The fastest growing religion in the world today.
- 9. Leaders of Islam who came after Muhammad are called _________________.
- 10. Early on, Meccans were ________________ Islam because they made money off of the pilgrimages of people who believed in traditional Arab gods
- 12. Al-Khwarizmi pioneered an advanced form of mathematics called _____________.