Islamic Civilization

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Islamic Society

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All in equal in eyes of Allah
Very egalitarian society
Upper class: senior officials, wealthiest merchants
Most people live in countryside

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Islamic Economy

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Strong trade

Developed banking system

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Slavery in Islamic Society

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Came from non Muslim people
Against Islamic lay to enslave Muslims
Slaves worked on large estates, treated poorly, did rebelled

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Islamic Women

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Treated with respect
Had right to divorce
Couldn’t leave house without males

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Islamic Culture

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Philosophy of science
Manufacturing of paper… Led to textbooks
Adopted numerical system from India

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Islamic Literature

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Koran was considered greatest work of Muslim world
Pre-Islamic poetry was still popular
Also created works on mathematics & astronomy

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Islamic Art & Architecture

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Blend of Turkish, Persian, & some Byzantine
Greatest example are the Mosques
Also the woolen oriental rugs