1. DO NOW: What is the name of this structure? Where is it located? http://www.ibtimes.com/what-kaaba-black-cube-marking-islams-most-sacred-site-sparks-curiosity-1699203 As PPT continues: Identify Golden Age of Islam (time period, id three major accomplishments)? Test Tomorrow Finish Spread Packets now

2. Golden Age of Islam Experienced under Abbassid Dynasty, from the mid 8th century until the mid 13th century. Blending of Arab, Persian, Egyptian, and European traditions. The result was an era of stunning intellectual and cultural achievements. Borrowed heavily from the Byzantine Empire which used domes and arches extensively throughout their cities. An example of this use can be seen in the Dome of the Rock, (where Muhammad was said to have ascended into heaven. Sacred to Jews and Christians: Abraham offered son as sacrifice

3. Golden Age of Islam Merchants were honored in the Muslim culture Muslims set up extensive trade networks Extensive trade and booming economy led Muslims to pioneer new business practices

4. Poetry & Tales of Adventure Tradition of oral poetry Tales of dangerous desert journeys, joys of battle and chivalry Thousand and One Nights Tales Centers of Learning Bagdad became a center for learning – universities and libraries Translated Greek and Persian texts into Arabic MathematicsMuslim mathematicians pioneered the study of Algebra Arabic numerals – based on the numbers we use today Created standard textbook for math used in Europe MedicineDoctors had to pass tests before they could practice Set hospitals where people could get quick treatment Muslim surgeons developed a way to treat cataracts ArchitectureDomed mosques with high minarets Used calligraphy to decorate buildings Islamic ArtArabesque – concentration on floral and geometric shapes Mosaics – thousands of pieces of colored glass and stone tiles to create decorative patterns

5. Arabesques: an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration

6. Minarets: a tall slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer.

7. Mosaics: picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.

8. Calligraphy: Messages & Art is the most important and pervasive element in Islamic art. Noblest form of art because of its association with the Qur'an, the Muslim holy book, which is written in Arabic.

9. Wrap-Up Identify 3 major accomplishments the Muslims made during the Golden Age of Islam

10. Answer now: 1. A major feature of the Golden Age of Moslem culture was the a. political and economic isolation of the Arab world b. development of the foundations of modern science and mathematics c. adoption of democratic government d. persecution of Jews and Christians 2. Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of the Muslims during their Golden Age (A.D. 800-1300)? a. expansion of trans-Atlantic trade b. innovations introduced by the Europeans during the Renaissance c. cultural diversity accepted by many Islamic governments d. legal equality of all people in the Islamic empire