Unit 2 - Lesson 3 Muslim Culture Flashcards
What were the major cities of the Islamic World?
Baghdad, Damascus, Cordoba, Cairo
What were the 4 social classes and how were they decided?
Muslims at birth, converts to Islam, dhimmis (non-muslims), slaves
Decided by religion, freedom, lineage
What was the role of Women in early Islam?
Honerably serve the man
Rights to inheritance, divorce
Engaged in commerce, education
What cultural, scientific, and philosophical contributions were made during the Golden Age of Islam?
Advancements in math, sciences, arts
Foundations for the Renaissance
Golden Age
Period in a civilization were developed economies lead to growth in sciences, philosophy and culture.
Cordoba
Capital of Al-Andalus
Intellectual, architectural advancements
Cairo
Founded 10th century
Cultural, political center
Protected People
Non-Muslims with rights, restrictions
Paid tax for protection
Armillary Sphere
Model of celestial objects
Used in Islamic astronomy
House of Wisdom
Major intellectual center, Baghdad
Translated & preserved knowledge
1001 Nights
Collection of Middle Eastern folk tales
Also known as Arabian Nights
Calligraphy
Artistic handwriting or lettering
Highly valued in Islamic art
Arabesque
Intricate, repeating geometric patterns
Islamic art characteristic
Al-Razi
Persian polymath, physician
Wrote extensive medical works
Al-Khwarizmi
Mathematician; father of algebra
Introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals
Ibn Al-Haytham
Pioneer of optics
Developed scientific method concepts
Ibn Rushed
Known as Averroes in the West
Commented on Aristotle’s works
Maimonides
Jewish philosopher, astronomer
Influenced by Islamic philosophy
The “Ideal Man”
The concept of a moral, educated person
Combined physical, intellectual & spiritual virtues
Astrolabe
Ancient astronomical tool
Navigation, locating celestial bodies
