Medieval Islam

A place where Muslim scholars translated works from Greek, Indian, and other cultures.

• The House of Wisdom in Baghdad

• The Great Mosque of Cordoba

• The Library of Alexandria

• The University of Fez

The Muslim scholar al-Jabr worked to find the unknown variable in which type of Mathematics?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Calculus

• Algebra

Muslim artists used this form of writing to create artistic depictions of animals and humans without disrespecting their religion.

• Print Text

• Calligraphy

• Permanent Marker

• Cursive

Which of the following is not a common architectural feature of mosques?

• Domes

• Minarets

• Arches

• Crosses

Muslim trade routes connected all of the following places EXCEPT

• America

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Muslims invented the armillary sphere and astrolabe to

• find the nearest source of water

• read the Quran and hadith.

• find their location and time

• build architectural domes

Under Islamic law _____________ had more rights than other ______ in India, Europe, and China.

• Slaves

• Converts

• Women

• Jews and Christians

Islamic _____________ became centers of learning and trade.

• people

• laws

• cities

• farms

How did maps helps the Muslim world?

• Travelers and merchants had a better idea of where and how to travel

• They could see where South America was

• Sultans would know what resources were available in their empire

• They could create a story about Carmen San Diego

Why did Muslim Scholars study Astronomy?

• To understand how to fish better

• to paint more delicately

• to educate young scholars

• to understand time and clocks