Islamic Civilization and Culture 6.3 and 6.4 Reading for Meaning Answer Key Islamic Civilization and Culture

Significance of the Following: Bazaar A covered market They were in every Muslim City. People could compare prices and bargain shop Dowry: A gift of money or property men had pay to marry their bride It insured that men could afford a wife Placed value on marriage

Characteristics of Farming Many people made their living by farming or herding animals Most farmers were independent peasants Wealthy landowners owned large estates Some lands were owned by the state or court and farmed by slaves

Muslim Men and Women Similar to other societies, men were dominant Men could have up to 4 wives Women usually cover their bodies in public Women had to have a guardian (father, brother, etc)

Flourishing Trade Routes Mingling of cultures The Muslim empires carried on extensive trade with China, the Byzantine Empire, India, and SE Asia. Trade was done by ship and by camel caravans which traveled from Morocco in to West to the countries beyond the Caspian Sea in Central Asia. Goods Sub Saharan Africa: Gold and Slaves China: Silk and Porcelain E. Africa: Gold and Ivory SE Asia and India: Sandalwood and Spices. Egypt: Grain Iraq: Linen, Dates, and Precious Stones W. India: Textiles The development of banking helped to facilitate trade and eventually influenced European banking systems during the European Renaissance.

Veils Before Religion Wealthy Women Status Purity or moral character This was symbolic of culture, not just religion.

Women of other religions Catholic Nuns Christians- veils during weddings Amish Yemenite Jews

Muslim Contributions The use of “zero” Algebra Astrolabe Medical Encyclopedia