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A Muslim place of worship
mosque
having a great deal of money; wealthy
affluent
a union or association formed for mutual benefit
alliance
decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering
calligraphy
a leader or sovereign of an Islamic nation
sultan
a person who takes over and continues the role or position of another
successor
something of value gained through war or theft
loot
to make something become part of a whole
incorporate
to include or envelop
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority
empire
having a great deal of variety; different
diverse
of or relating to the traditions, skills, arts, beliefs, or way of life of a certain people at a certain time
cultural
a place where roads cross or intersect
crossroads
related to or engaged in the buying and selling of goods
commercial
to bring things together in one place or under one authority
centralize
an Islamic government ruled by a caliph, a successor to Mohammad
caliphate