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Chapter 9
Test
Question | Answer |
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What was the astrolabe used for? | To help with navigation |
Which groups of people contributed to the Islamic culture during the Middle Ages? | Arabs Turks Persians |
Why were Baghdad and Cairo important cities during the Middle Ages? | Baghdad: Capital of the Abbasid empire Crossroads of trade routes Most beautiful city in the Muslim world Cairo: Capital of Egypt Most advanced university in Muslim world Hall of Wisdom was a major library |
Describe three examples of Islamic cultural diffusion. | Muslims brought the game of chess back from India Muslims learned the process for making paper from the Chinese Muslims learned about zero from the India |
How did Muslims use the minbar? | It was a raised pulpit used to, by the imam, to give his sermon. |
What did Muslims focus on when creating their art? | Geometric designs Floral designs |
How did paper making change the Muslim culture? | It allowed stories to be written and recorded The Quran was printed Muslims began to write more stories and poetry |
What word do we use to describe an improvement to an idea or product? | Adaptation |
How did Muslims use ancient Greek knowledge? | Muslim scholars translated Greek texts into Arabic for others to study. |
Muslims built hospitals to treat whom? | Muslim hospitals were teaching centers for doctors in training. Anyone could go there for treatment. |
What is Ibn Sina credited with? | He wrote a textbook that was used by doctors to treat patients. |
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source? | Primary source: Historical document from the time period- usually recorded by someone who lived during the time period Secondary source- Usually written by a person who read the primary source and summarized it in their own words. |