The Culture of Islam

Preservation of Knowledge It was through the Muslim world that Europeans recovered the works of Aristotle and other Greek philosophers Translated on paper that was introduced from China in the 700’s With this new method, paper factories, book shops and libraries popped up in Baghdad

Islamic Advancements With the work of the Greek philosophers, Arabic philosophers began gaining notoriety Ibn-Rushd was famous for his commentary on Aristotle’s works. Adopted and passed on the numerical system of India, became known as the “Arabic System” in Europe

Cont… Developed Algebra Astronomy Medical advancements Ibn Sina published a medical encyclopedia that argued for contagious nature of disease His encyclopedia became a basic textbook for medical students in Medieval Europe

Literature Regard the Quran as their greatest literary work The Arabian Nights are a well known collection of stories that blend the natural with the supernatural.

Art & Architecture Art is a blend of Arab, Turkish, and Persian traditions Much of the artwork can be found at mosques.

The Great Mosque of Samarra Minaret

Cont… Islamic rulers built large brick palaces with protective walls, gates, and baths that were designed around a central courtyard