DO NOW: Name three (3) things that came with the expansion of the Arab Empire? What was the Motives for the war and conquest lead by the Arab empire? Why was there a wide spread of the conversion to Islam? Why was the conquest successful? Name one of the incentives? Who is Abu Bakr? Why is he important? How did his position impact the Muslim community? Name the difference between the Sunnis and Shi’ites? How did the Caliphs transform as the Arab empire grew? Name two (2) major ruling Dynasties of this era and their contributions? List 4 facts for each What is a Sufis and what were their beliefs? How did they handle challenges? What is the Hadith and how did it influence Islamic Law?

The Golden Age of The Islamic World

In 750, trade flourished in the Abbasid Caliphate. South of the Sahara –gold and slaves. China –silks and porcelain East Africa –gold and ivory. S.E. Asia and India – Sandalwood and spices. Banking and coins made it easier to exchange goods, and the Abbasid Caliphate became very wealthy. Trade routes from 750 .

The Islamic Golden Age - 9th – 13th Century The works of the Greeks and Romans were absorbed by Arab Muslims, and the caliphates became centers for learning and culture. Al Kindi – Arab scholar

A man studying in the House of Wisdom. “The House of Wisdom” in Baghdad was a library that preserved and translated thousands of works, including the translated works of Plato, and Aristotle. A man studying in the House of Wisdom.

Texts on mathematics were brought to Baghdad from India. Muslim scholars adopted and passed on the numerical system of numbers used in India, and added the 0. Numbers are called the “Arabic” system.

A 16th Century Astrolabe above Arab scholars also improved the workings of the astrolabe. Astrolabes are used to determine one’s location based on the position of the planets and stars. This made it possible for men like Columbus to sail to the Americas. A 16th Century Astrolabe above

He was a mathematician, astronomer and geographer. The Islamic Golden Age “The Father of Algebra,” Muhammad ibn Musa al Khwarizmi was a scholar in the House of Wisdom. He was a mathematician, astronomer and geographer.

Ibn Rushd was an Arabic philosopher who wrote commentaries on Aristotle’s works. Ibn Sina wrote a medical encyclopedia on the contagious nature of diseases. Ibn Khaldun was a Muslim historian who claimed great civilizations experience cycles – birth, growth, and decay.

Ibn Battuta was an Arabic geographer and traveler. He published a book called Rihla or “The Journey.” His works allow modern historians a glimpse of the Golden Age of the Islamic World.

Islamic Golden Age– Literary Works Omar Khayyam was a Persian poet, astronomer and mathematician who composed the poems The Rubaiyat. Another popular literary work was a compilation of stories called “The 1001 Nights” or the “Arabian Nights.” The Arabian nights were a collection of folktales, fables and romances.

Islamic Golden Age– Art and Architecture Mosques, minarets, courtyards and bazaars were elaborate and beautiful. Textiles – rugs in particular, were highly prized. Calligraphy and geometric designs were prominent. Alhambra in Spain

Islamic Golden Age–Architecture Alhambra in Grenada above and the Mosque of Cordoba. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or the Blue Mosque to the far right.

The Golden Age -9th Century- 13th Century. The Abbasid Dynasty broke apart, and independent dynasties were established in Spain, Morocco, and Egypt. Politically, the Muslim Empires were divided, however, these 3 Islamic caliphates were centers for learning and trade.

Classwork Draw Conclusions Why did trade play such an important role in the Muslim empire? Evaluate data ( How can you tell) Muslims made advances in medicine and public health by building on the knowledge of the ancient Greeks. What does this tell you about their acceptance of information from different sources? Cite Evidence ( Investigate/ find proof) How did Muslim scholars preserve and build on the learning of earlier civilization? What evidence supports the fact that learning was important in the Arab Muslim empire? Complete the Graphic Organizer Identifying the accomplishments of the Muslim civilization in medicine, history, literature, and mathematics