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Chapter 9 review
Question | Answer |
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What was the astrolabe used for? | To help with navigation |
Which groups of people contributed to the Islamic culture during the Middle Ages? | Arabs Turks Persians |
Why were Baghdad and Cairo important cities during the Middle Ages? | Baghdad: Capital of the Abbasid empire Crossroads to trade routes most beautiful city in the Muslim world Cario: Capital of Egypt Most advanced university in Muslim world Hall of Wisdom was a major library. |
Describe three examples of Islamic cultural diffusion. | Muslims brought the game of chess back from India Muslims learned the process for making paper from the Chinese Muslims learned about zero from India |
How did Muslims use the minbar? | I was a raised pulpit used to by the imam to give his sermon |
What did Muslims focus on when creating their art? | Geometric Designs Floral Designs |
How did paper making change the Muslim culture? | It allowed stories to be written and recorded The Qur'an was printed Muslims began to write more stories and poetry |
What word do we use to describe an improvement to an idea or product? | Adaptation |
How did Muslims use ancient Greek knowledge? | Muslim scholars translated Greek texts into Arabic for others to study |
Muslims built hospitals to treat whom? | Muslim hospitals were teaching centers for doctors in training Anyone could go there for treatment |
What is Ibn Sina credited with? | He wrote a textbook that was used by doctors to treat patients |
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source? | Primary Source; Historical document from the time period - Usually recorded by someone who lived during the time period Secondary Source; Usually written by a person who read the primary source and summarized it in their own words |