Middle East and North Africa
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A sect of Islam distinct from Sunni whose adherents believe that the succession of the Prophet Mohammed should be hereditary and follow family bloodlines.

The cultural development in 14th century Europe, centered in Italy, that drew upon classical learning.

A city that is the largest in the country and is the center of economic and political life.

A nomadic people living in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.

A veil typically worn by Muslim women.

A tall tower in a mosque initially used to call worshippers to prayer.

The Christian Church in Egypt, one of the oldest on the world.

A trade cartel of oil producing states, mostly Middle Eastern that uses its power to influence global oil markets.

A country in which the city and the state are essentially one and the same.

The war resulting from the attack in 1973 of Israel by Egypt, Iraq and Syria.

The period in Europe from roughly 500 to 1100 associated with limited urban growth, economic development or knowledge production.

The name given to big-name, well-known architects who participate in construction to market or brand a city.

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