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Why were Muslims so interested in making achievements? |
In the Qur'an it said Muslims should examine the world and seek evidence of Allah in all it's wonders. So, Muslims were encouraged to make achievements by the Qur'an. |
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Why were Muslims called "Preservers"? |
Muslim scholars were translating classic works into Arabic; "preservers" of knowledge. |
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Why were Muslims called "Transmitters"? |
House of Wisdom (Baghdad)- resident scholars transcribed works of Hippocrates , Galen, Euclid, etc. into Arabic. This made Muslims "transmitters" of ancient knowledge. |
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Achievements of Astronomy? |
-Astronomy (Persian+Indian influences) -named many stars in the sky- ex. Aldebaran, and built observeratories -created catalogue of stars and a calender -perfected the astrolabe- positions and movement of the planets and stars (helped in navigation) --> for the pillar "Sallah" so that they know when to pray and to where to face Mecca
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Achievements of Math? |
-Adopted numerals 1-9 (Hindu- Arabic numerals), concept of 0 -al-Khwarizmi- developed algebra -developed trigonometry
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Achievements of Medicine? |
-Muhammad al-Razi wrote books like the study measles and small pox. And treat and mind body, if Dr.'s were hopeful w/ patients , recovery would be faster. -Ibn Sina-Persian Muslim (most famous medical scholar)-worked at public hospital in Baghdad, and wrote the "Canon of Medicine"- encyclopedia of what to learn about diagnosing and treating diseases -series of tests before doctors could practice -Baghdad-1st school of Pharmacy -Ammar ibn Ali developed eye Surgery (Ophthalmology)-hollow needle during the Abbasid Dynasty from 750 CE- 1258 CE |
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Achievements of Geography and History? |
Geography- travel guides created History- Ibn Khaldun- stressed economics and social structures as causes of historical events. He urged historians to trust sources only after a through investigation. |
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Achievements of Art? |
-worked with wood, metal, ceramics, textiles- ni human or animal figures (considered idolatry)- used geometric and floral designs -calligraphy- beautifully styled writing-used on texts, buildings, household objects, etc. |
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Achievements of Literature? |
1001 Nights (Arabian Nights) story of Shahrazad-collection of short stories -Poetry- Rumi- Persian Sufi Muslim- used music/dance in rituals -Poetry- Omar Khayyam- Rubaiyat- collection of 4 lined poems |
