In the Muslim capital of Spain, Cordoba, these places held thousands of books containing much knowledge that is currently shared today to people all around the world.
What are the libraries of Cordoba?
100
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This board game was introduced to the Muslim world by Persians.
What is the game of chess?
100
This is a system of numbers and equations.
What is algebra?
100
This was developed in in Baghdad to provide medicines to heal illnesses.
What are pharmacies?
200
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200
This was at first forbidden because of distraction from worship, but then was adapted and combined with other cultures all over the world.
What is Music of Muslim Spain?
200
This was made that helped to end the confusion caused by the many currencies (kinds of money) that were then in used throughout Arabian empire.
What is the banking system?
200
In this field of study, there were two types: literary and practical (related either to agriculture or veterinary medicine.)
What is zoology?
200
This building became a model for the future buildings and was found in Damascus filled with doctors and nurses.
What is an early hospital?
300
These women work in libraries and carefully hand-copied the books while calligraphers and bookbinders create beautiful texts and covers.
What are library clerks?
300
This was used to decorate textiles, ceramics, and metal works and in Muslim art, the words written in this are
admired for their beauty.
What is calligraphy?
300
This game used a long mallet, horse, and ball and was a favorite among wealthy people.
What is the game of polo?
300
This is an instrument by astronomers to help make new discoveries: this was adapted from Greeks.
What is an astrolabe?
300
Fun Fact: About 1/5 of the world’s population are Muslims. Due to birth and conversion rates, Islam is considered to be the fastest-growing religion in the world today.
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400
Switch points with the other team.
If you are Team 1, your are now Team 2, and vise versa.
400
Muslims used these special designs to replace drawings and other artwork of living creatures. Today, its special, message-delivering arts have inspired masterpieces around the world.
What is geometric and floral design?
400
This pillar of Islam made Muslims pray five times a day.
What is Salat?
400
This was built by the Abbasids because of high demands for greater knowledge.
What is the House of Wisdom?
400
These Muslims developed many medicinal drugs, as well as ways to administer, or apply them to patients. They were also known as Arab pharmacists.
Who are the saydalani?
500
There were a total of __ libraries in Cordoba, the capital of Muslim Spain.
What is 70?
500
During the Golden Age of Muslims, this flourished throughout the Islamic world.
What is the creation of art?
500
Name 2 of the 3 irrigation techniques used by the Muslims.
What are dams, reservoirs, and canals? (May vary)
500
This is a zoo in a book, which is very helpful to Arab zoologists.
What is a bestiary?
500
Name the influential Islamic achievement that laid out the basis for all clinical and medicinal trials today. With many steps and ingredients to use and experiment with, this achievement formed into a special kind of art.