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How did the geographic position of Islamic Empires lead to the golden age?

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They were in the middle of many trade routes (silk and spice routes)

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4 outcomes of the islamic golden age?

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1) government sponsorship of scholars (Abbasid and the House of Wisdom)
2) introduction of paper and a new writing system
3) Early examples of Scholasticism
4) MASSIVE influx of wealth

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What are major achievements of the islamic golden age?

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) preservation of Greek Philosophy

2) Advanced Mathematics
3) Advanced Sciences
4) New technology

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How did they achieve Preservation of Greek Philosophy?

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formed basis for modern western political, scientific and societal thought
- directly lead to the European Renaissance and Enlightenment.

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How did they achieve advancement in mathematics?

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Provided simplified number system of Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.) (replaced roman numerals).

Algebra developed by Al-Khwarizmi provided basis for calculus (essential for engineering).

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How did they achieve advancement in science?

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Improved astronomical knowledge.

Study of biology led to foundations for modern medical knowledge and practices.

Provided early basis for the scientific method.

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How did they achieve advancement in new technology?

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By increasing development of cannonry which led to modern weaponry and warfare.

Improved sailing technology.

Creation of the astrolabe for navigation

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Golden age of Islam was during whose reign?

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The Abbasid Dynasty

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What was the centre of learning in Baghdad?

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House of Wisdom
The House of Wisdom is founded.(c. 786)
Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid Caliphate, begins the original House of Wisdom in Baghdad by collecting large amounts of works. This begins the Translation Movement, thanks to al-Rashid’s support, in which works are collected from classical periods and translated into Arabic. The movement initially focuses on medicine, mathematics, and astronomy, but others, particularly philosophy, follow.

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What were the names of the famous doctors?

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Al Razi and Ibn Sina

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This instruments was used to guide sea voyages?

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Astrolabe

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What was the muslim style of art known as?

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Arabesque

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Name the famous muslim. mathematician?

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Alkhwarizmi

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The world’s first hospitals were built here?

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Baghdad

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What was the name of the medical textbook written by Ibn Sina?

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Qanum

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What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

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Damascus

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When was the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate?

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661-750 AD

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When did the Abbasids rule?

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750-1258

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What are the first 100 years of the Abbasid rule known as?

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The golden age of Islam.

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Where did the Abbasids create a new capital?

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Baghdad
Baghdad is founded by the Abbasids at the heart of their empire. Built on the banks of the Tigris River, Baghdad becomes the largest city on Earth at the time and serves as a center for trade between Africa and Asia. This allows the Abbasid to generate great wealth in taxes and act as patrons for the arts.

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What is a Caliph?

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The head of state in a Caliphate.

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In 622 AD where did Muhammad flee to with his followers to escape persecution?

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Medina

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What Caliphate moved the capital of the Islamic world from Damascus to Baghdad?

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The Abbasid Caliphate.

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On what river did the Abbasid Caliphate create Baghdad?

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The Tigris

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When did the Abbasid Caliphate create Baghdad?

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762 AD.

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Were the Umayyad’s or the Abbasids more tolerant of people of other religions?

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the Abbasids welcomed people of other religions.

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What form of Islam did the Abbasids embrace?

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Sunnism.

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What did the transfer of the Islamic capital from Damascus to Baghdad trigger?

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The Islamic Golden Age.

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Where were many great works translated into Arabic and saved for future generations?

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Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam during the Abbasid Caliphate.

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What city had a roaring economy from 750-850 AD?

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Baghdad

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During what century did the Abbasid Caliphate begin to desintigrate?

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The 10th Century.

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In what city did a boom in the feilds of mathematics, philosophy, medecine and astronomy take place during 750-850 AD?

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Baghdad

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Who destroyed Baghdad and ended finally the Abbasid Caliphate in 1258?

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The Mongols

Mongols besiege Baghdad.
Under the command of Halagu Khan, the Mongols invade Baghdad with the intention of extending their rule further into Mesopotamia. After capturing the city, they kill al-Musta’sim, the final Abbasid Caliph, and destroy much of the grand libraries of Abassids, including the House of Wisdom. This is considered the traditional end of the Islamic Golden Age.

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Where during 750-850 AD were all religions working together for the sake of science?

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Baghdad

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