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TCI 9+
Contributions of Muslims to World Civilization
Term | Definition |
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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 |