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World Civilizations: The Global Experience - Vocabulary

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231266798arabic numeralsIt is actually an Indian system of numerical notation transported by Arabs to the West; central to two scientific revolutions.0
231266799Battle of StiffinFought in 657 between forces of Ali and Umayyads; settled by negotiation that led to fragmentation of Ali's party.1
231266800caliphThe political and religious succesor to Muhammad.2
231266801DamascusCapital of Umayyad caliphate.3
231266802hijraFlight of Muhammad and followers in 622 C.E. from Mecca to Yasthrib or Median; marks first year of Islamic calander.4
231266803SundiataThe "Lion Prince"; a member of the Keita clan; created a unified state that became the Mali Empire; died about 1260.5
231266804Sudanic StatesKingdoms that develpoed during the height of Ghana's power in the region; based at Tarur on the Senegal River to the west and Gao on the Niger River to the east; included Mali and Songhay.6
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