7.18 Islamic Contributions

What impact did contact with merchants from the Islamic world have on European society in the Middle Ages?

• Arabic numerals replaced Roman numerals.

• Latin replaced Greek as the official language.

• The spinning jenny replaced the spinning wheel.

• Several monarchs changed their religion.

These are two illustrations from 13th Century Arabia. Based on the images, what conclusion can be made about the legacy of Muslim scholars?

• Due to their beliefs, many Muslims spent a great deal of their time in worship and were unable to study the world.

• The Muslim culture did not stress the importance of education, innovation, or discovery.

• Muslim scholars had many significant discoveries in the fields of medicine, math, and astronomy.

• Many Europeans traveled to Arabia for an opportunity to work with famous Muslim scholars.

This is a drawing of the human body. It was made by a Muslim scholar in Southwest Asia during the 15th century and shows the locations of major veins and arteries.

• Muslim scholars mass-produced pieces of art.

• Muslim scholars developed photorealism.

• Muslim scholars studied biology.

• Muslim scholars depended on foreign medicines.

This is a drawing of the human eye created c. 1200 CE. Based on this drawing, how did Islamic civilizations make advancements in medical sciences?

• They studied the works of other civilizations.

• They decreased the role of religion in scientific research.

• They developed the scientific method.

• They studied and modeled the human body.

These are images of several pieces of art made in different civilizations. Which number correctly identifies a piece of art made by an Ancient Arabic civilization?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

This is a drawing created by Muslim scientists that explains the orbits of planets. Based on this drawing, which statement is true?

• Muslim scientists understood astronomy.

• Muslim scientists were less advanced than European scientists. .

• Muslim scientists believed that planets were stationary.

• Muslim scientists traveled to Asia.

This is a drawing from the Middle East during the 15th century. Based on this drawing, which statement is the most accurate?

• Early Muslim society did not value art.

• Early Muslim society did not keep written records of information.

• Early Muslim society valued literature.

• Early Muslim society had knowledge of medicine and science.

How did early Islamic civilizations contribute to the development of the arts in the Middle East?

• They created marble sculptures.

• They created porcelain dolls.

• They created wooden friezes.

• They created decorative rugs.

How did Muslim scholars impact the study of mathematics?

• Muslim scholars developed algebra.

• Muslim scholars invented geometry.

• Muslim scholars used counting tools.

• Muslim scholars discovered even numbers.