WHAP Ch. 6-8 Flashcards
World Civilizations: The Global Experience - Vocabulary
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| 231266798 | arabic numerals | It is actually an Indian system of numerical notation transported by Arabs to the West; central to two scientific revolutions. |  | 0 |
| 231266799 | Battle of Stiffin | Fought in 657 between forces of Ali and Umayyads; settled by negotiation that led to fragmentation of Ali's party. |  | 1 |
| 231266800 | caliph | The political and religious succesor to Muhammad. |  | 2 |
| 231266801 | Damascus | Capital of Umayyad caliphate. |  | 3 |
| 231266802 | hijra | Flight of Muhammad and followers in 622 C.E. from Mecca to Yasthrib or Median; marks first year of Islamic calander. |  | 4 |
| 231266803 | Sundiata | The "Lion Prince"; a member of the Keita clan; created a unified state that became the Mali Empire; died about 1260. |  | 5 |
| 231266804 | Sudanic States | Kingdoms 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 |