Unit 2 - Lesson 3 Muslim Culture Flashcards

1
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What were the major cities of the Islamic World?

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Baghdad, Damascus, Cordoba, Cairo

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2
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What were the 4 social classes and how were they decided?

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Muslims at birth, converts to Islam, dhimmis (non-muslims), slaves
Decided by religion, freedom, lineage

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3
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What was the role of Women in early Islam?

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Honerably serve the man
Rights to inheritance, divorce
Engaged in commerce, education

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4
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What cultural, scientific, and philosophical contributions were made during the Golden Age of Islam?

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Advancements in math, sciences, arts
Foundations for the Renaissance

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5
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Golden Age

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Period in a civilization were developed economies lead to growth in sciences, philosophy and culture.

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Cordoba

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Capital of Al-Andalus
Intellectual, architectural advancements

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Cairo

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Founded 10th century
Cultural, political center

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8
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Protected People

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Non-Muslims with rights, restrictions
Paid tax for protection

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9
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Armillary Sphere

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Model of celestial objects
Used in Islamic astronomy

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10
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House of Wisdom

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Major intellectual center, Baghdad
Translated & preserved knowledge

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11
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1001 Nights

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Collection of Middle Eastern folk tales
Also known as Arabian Nights

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12
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Calligraphy

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Artistic handwriting or lettering
Highly valued in Islamic art

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13
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Arabesque

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Intricate, repeating geometric patterns
Islamic art characteristic

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14
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Al-Razi

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Persian polymath, physician
Wrote extensive medical works

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15
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Al-Khwarizmi

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Mathematician; father of algebra
Introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals

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16
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Ibn Al-Haytham

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Pioneer of optics
Developed scientific method concepts

17
Q

Ibn Rushed

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Known as Averroes in the West
Commented on Aristotle’s works

18
Q

Maimonides

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Jewish philosopher, astronomer
Influenced by Islamic philosophy

19
Q

The “Ideal Man”

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The concept of a moral, educated person
Combined physical, intellectual & spiritual virtues

20
Q

Astrolabe

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Ancient astronomical tool
Navigation, locating celestial bodies