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TCI 9+
Contributions of Muslims to World Civilization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cultural diffusion | the spread of cultural elements from one society to another |
| scholarship | the act of and knowledge gained through being a scholar |
| technology | the use of tools and other inventions for practical purposes |
| recreation | activities people do as hobbies and for relaxation |
| innovation | something new; an improvement |
| adaptation | a change made to an existing object or way of doing things |
| mosque | the Muslim house of worship |
| zoology | the scientific study of animals |
| astronomy | the scientific study of the stars, planets, and other objects in the universe |
| astrolabe | an instrument used to observe and measure the position of the sun and other heavenly bodies |
| circumference | the distance around a circle or sphere |
| algebra | a branch of mathematics that solves problems involving unknown numbers |
| zero | Arabic word meaning "something empty" |
| pharmacist | a person who prepares medicines for use in healing |
| mysticism | a form of religious beliefs and practice involving sudden insight and intense experiences of God |
| calligraphy | the art of beautiful handwriting |
| conservatory | an advanced school of music |
| observatory | a building designed for observing the stars and planets |