Week 6

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  1. 1. Philosopher who helped preserve and interpret Greek philosophy in the Islamic world; often called the “Second Teacher” after Aristotle.
  2. 4. Turkic dynasty that ruled much of the Middle East during the 11th and 12th centuries; known for defending Islam and confronting the Crusaders.
  3. 6. the Empire that succeeded the Roman Empire in the East; often clashed with Muslim powers over territory.
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  1. 2. Philosophical approach that emphasizes reason and logic over tradition or religious faith, which is embraced by many Islamic scholars.
  2. 3. The act of abandoning one’s country or religion to join an opposing one.
  3. 5. Shi’a Muslim dynasty that ruled parts of North Africa and the Middle East; founded the city of Cairo in the 10th century.
  4. 6. Capital of the Abbasid Caliphate; a major center of learning, culture, and trade during the Islamic Golden Age.