Golden Age of Islam - Flashcards Learning

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It was a period when the Middle East was the center of the trading world, with merchants selling silk, spices, carpets, and precious jewels.

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Golden Age of the Middle East

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What significant institution was established during the Golden Age of Islam?

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The House of Wisdom was founded, which included vast libraries and colleges in Baghdad.

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What fields progressed in the Middle East during the Golden Age of Islam?

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Science, Medicine, Engineering, Mathematics, Philosophy, Astronomy, and Languages.

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What did scholars do with the works of Ancient Greece, Rome, India, China, and Persia?

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Famous Scholars from the House of Wisdom travelled across the world to gather manuscripts so they could translate the works.

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Who invented the Astrolabe and what was its purpose?

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Astronomer Al Fazari invented the Astrolabe, which helps determine direction and location while traveling.

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What is the Canon and who wrote it?

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The Canon is a medical textbook written by Ibn Sina, used for training doctors for hundreds of years.

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Who was Omar Khayyam and what did he contribute to mathematics?

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Omar Khayyam was an Arab mathematician who wrote the rules of algebra that influenced mathematicians for centuries.

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What did the Banu Musa Brothers write about?

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They wrote the 'Book of Ingenious Devices,' describing about 100 devices and their uses.

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What contributions did Ibn Al-Haytham make?

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Ibn Al-Haytham performed experiments in optics that are still celebrated today.

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Who was Muhammad al-Idrisi and what did he create?

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Muhammad al-Idrisi was a geographer who created a detailed and accurate world map of the time.