Vocabulary
The study of animals
zoology
What resource was scarce in this regions and many advancements were made to help deal with this?
water
A Muslim place of worship
Mosque
What is the shared language of the Muslim Empires?
Arabic
Muslims added this number to the number system
zero
the study of stars, planets, and the universe
astronomy
These served as teaching centers for doctors and also helped separate the sick from the healthy
hospital
This helps people identify the direction in which they are traveling
compass
From what country did the Muslims learn about paper making?
China
What branch of mathematics was develped by al-Khwarizmi?
algebra
This game was popular because players enjoyed the intellectual challenge it presented
chess
The Canon of Medicine by Ibn Sina explored the treatments of _________________
diseases
What city was a center of trade and discovery in the Muslim Empire?
Baghdad
Because Muhammad himself could not read or write, Muslim rulers built these as centers of collaboration and research
Schools and/or libraries
This animal was viewed as a staus symbol in the Muslims Empires and became popular to own among the wealthy
horse
The art of beautiful handwriting
calligraphy
Drugs such as opium and hemlock were used by doctors to do what?
put patients to sleep (for surgery)
This helps people to pinpoint their location on Earth
astrolabe
Using reason and logic to prove important truths was one way Muslim philosophers followed the example of what other group of scholars?
Greek
Music developed in Cordoba blended Arab elements with those of what other country?
Spain
The spreading of ideas and ways of life
Cultural Diffusion
A person who prepared medications for healing
pharmacist
These advancements in Geography made it possible for Muslims to be more accurate in their daily prayers to what city?
Mecca
What is the most famous piece of Muslim literature
A Thousand and One Arabian Nights (Arabian Nights)
Textiles were important to Arab people as a form of clothing to show rank and status, but were also important for this additional reason?
trade