1. 1. Arab Empire was prosperous 2. Trade done via ship & camel caravan 3. Development of Banking & the use of coins made trade easier Chapter 6 section 3

2. 1. Baghdad, Cairo & Damascus 2. Palaces & Mosques were the most impressive buildings

3. 1. Worship of Allah & live by his teachings found in the Quran 2. All were equal (except slaves) 3. Woman had spiritual & social equality 4. Men paid a Dowry 5. Woman had the right to marry & divorce

4.  Muslim scholars translated Greek & Roman works  Made contributions to math & natural sciences that were passed on to the West

5.  “Arabic System” – numerical system that included the use of zero  Perfected the astrolabe, an instrument used by sailors to find their location based on the position of the stars.

6.  Omar Khayyam  Rubaiyat  1001 Nights (The Arabian Nights)

7.  The Great Mosque of Samarra  Made of baked brick  A muezzin (crier) would climb the spiral staircase to call people to prayer five times a day  Its minaret (tower) was nearly 90 feet tall.

8.  Decorated many surfaces & buildings  Geometric patterns repeated over & over