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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary - Blue Mosque

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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary
istanbul
istanbul
[noun]

the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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Turkey
Turkey
[noun]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Ex: Many people visit Turkey for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: Do you know anyone called Emily? 
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tile
tile
[noun]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

Ex: The kitchen floor was covered in ceramic tiles, creating a clean and durable surface that was easy to clean. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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mosque
mosque
[noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: The minaret of the mosque towered over the city skyline, calling the faithful to prayer. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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skilled worker

a worker who has acquired special skills

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artist
artist
[noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: As an artist, he spends a lot of time in his studio. 
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example
example
[noun]

a representative form or pattern

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Islamic architecture

the architectural styles influenced by Islamic culture, featuring intricate geometric patterns and decorative elements

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minaret
minaret
[noun]

a thin and tall tower, often on top of a mosque, from which Muslim are summoned to prayers

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tower
tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. 
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call to prayer

the Islamic vocal announcement summoning Muslims to perform their ritual worship at prescribed times

Ex: The call to prayer echoed across the city at dawn. 
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central
central
[Adjective]

located at or near the center or middle of something

Ex: The hotel is located in a central part of the city, close to all the major attractions. 
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dome
dome
[noun]

a building's roof that is rounded

Ex: The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight. 
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grand
grand
[Adjective]

magnificent in size and appearance

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
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pattern
pattern
[noun]

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

Ex: The wallpaper had a beautiful floral pattern that added elegance to the room. 
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design
design
[noun]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

Ex: The wallpaper has a detailed floral design in soft colors. 
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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling. 
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit. 
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to let in
to let in
[Verb]

to permit the passage of water, air, or light through a hole or opening in something

Ex: The leaky roof let in the rain, causing water damage to the ceiling and walls. 
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light
light
[noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: The room was filled with bright light from the lamp. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

Ex: She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health. 
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to dress
to dress
[Verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: He dressed quickly in a suit and tie for the formal event. 
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modestly
modestly
[Adverb]

in a manner that avoids revealing the body or attracting sexual attention

Ex: She dressed modestly out of personal conviction, not social pressure. 
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to take off

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. 
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respectful
respectful
[Adjective]

treating others with politeness, consideration, and dignity

Ex: The respectful student always listened attentively to their teacher and treated their classmates with kindness and empathy. 
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prayer
prayer
[noun]

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

Ex: The congregation gathered in the church for a moment of prayer, bowing their heads in reverence and reflection. 
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Muslim
Muslim
[noun]

a person who believes in Islam

Ex: As a Muslim, she observes daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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landmark
landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries. 
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