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Chapter 9
Study Guide
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 Barabbas 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 by the imam ti 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 Qur'an was printed Muslims began to write more stories and poetry |
What word do we use to describe an improvement to an idea or product? | Adaption |
How did Muslims use ancient Greek knowledge? | Muslim scholars translated Greek text 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 training |
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 | Primary Source: Historical document from the time period- usually recorded by someone who lived during the time period.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. |