Class - 1 Flashcards
Which part of the history did you find important and why?
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Talk about your favaoutite part of the history. Why did you like it?
My Favoutite part of the history is the rise of the islamic golden age, which occured from ~600-1400 CE because of its remarkable contributions to knowledge, diversity, and innovation. Firstly, islamic teachings emphasized the importance of knowledge. For example, Abbasid leaders funded libraries, schools, and research institutions like the House of Wisdom in Baghdad. Having these facilities lead to intelectual growth.
Secondly, this era welcomed people of all religions and backgrounds, fostering a global exchange of ideas, as reflected in the saying of Prophet Muhammad: “Seek knowledge, even if it is in China.”
Thirdly, scholars actively preserved ancient knowldge. For instance, when ancient texts from Greek and Hellenistic world were in danger of being lost they translated them into Arabic. Specifically, a philosopher named Al-Kindi translated and commented on the works of Aristotle and other Greek philosophers. During this time texts on medicine, astronomy, mathematics, geography and practical applications in areas like healthcare, navigation, trade, and governance were translated.
Fourthly, another reason for why I liked this period is because during this time emphasis was layed on both physiological sickness and mental health, highlighting an early understanding of psychological well-being. This was the first time in history emphasis was laid on the psychological aspect of health. In particular, the ‘Bimaristan - a dedicated hospital for sickness and mental health was created. It is important to mention that the holy scripture in islam ‘Quran’ srongly emphasize the importance of caring for the sick and needy.
Moreover, in this era groundbreaking inventions like surgical tools (laying the foundation for the advanced instruments used in operating theaters today) came into being. Also, this era marked the origion of cognitive therapy, which forms the basis of many psychological treatments used in modern mental health care to address conditions like depression and anxiety. Furthermore, origin of algorithm revolutionized mathematics and is used in today’s techonogical era. Also, anesthesia was introduced, which led for less painful surgeries, shaping modern surgical practices
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