Trade
What role did trade play in spreading Islamic ideas?
Trade routes allowed merchants and travelers to share ideas, goods and cultural practices.
What mathematical field did Islamic scholars develop that is still used today?
Algebra
What does "prophet" mean, and how as Muhammad considered one?
A prophet is a messenger of God; Muhammad received revelations from Allah.
What is a nomad?
A person who moves from place to place without a permanent home.
What is the meaning of the word "expand" in academic context?
What number system did the Islamic world help spread to Europe?
Arabic numerals, including the concept of zero.
Who was al-Razi, and what was his contribution to medicine?
He wrote a medical encyclopedia that helped advance medical knowledge?
What are two similarities between Islam and Catholicism?
They both are monotheistic, have sacred texts and/or consider Abraham a father of faith.
Why were Arabic shepherds often nomadic?
They moved to find water and grazing land for their animals.
What does philosophy mean? (Root words)
Love of wisdom
Name two ways ideas were exchanged between cultures in the Islamic world.
Trade and academic achievements.
What did Islamic scholars combine with their faith to study the world?
Logic and philosophy.
What famous collection of stories was compiled in the Islamic world?
A Thousand and One Arabian Nights
What is an oasis, and why was it important for travelers?
What is one way primary sources help us understand history?
They provide firsthand accounts from the time period.
Why was Baghdad an important center for learning and trade?
It housed libraries, scholars and was a key trade hub.
Name two subjects that Islamic scholars studied and advanced.
Medicine and astronomy.
How do mosques reflect Islamic culture?
They serve as centers of worship, learning and community gatherings.
What role did camels play in desert travel?
They could survive long distances without water and carry heavy loads.
What city was the birth place of Islam?
Mecca
What was the House of Wisdom, and why was it signficant?
A major center for learning in Baghdad where scholars translated and preserved ancient texts.
How did the spread of Islamic academic achievements impact Europe?
It helped spark the Renaissance by preserving and expanding upon Greek and Roman knowledge.
What is the significance of calligraphy in Islamic art?
Islamic art often avoids human depictions, so calligraphy is use to express religious and artistic messages.
How did geography shape the way people lived in the Islamic wordl?
The desert environment led to nomadic lifestyles, trade reliance and innovations in water management.
Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to Medina?
He was facing persecution in Mecca and needed a safer place to spread Islam.