1. Chapter 4 Lesson 2b A Golden Age in the East

2. Abbasid Advances Art and Design The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth. The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth.

3. Abbasid Advances Art and Design The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”.

4. Abbasid Advances Art and Design The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak.

5. Abbasid Advances Art and Design The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art.

6. Abbasid Advances Art and Design The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Muslim art also often used Arabic script.

7. Abbasid Advances Art and Design The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. The brisk economy allowed people to display their wealth and support the arts and learning. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Muslim culture enjoyed a “Golden Age”. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Golden Age: a period during which a society or culture is at its peak. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Arabic was very special to Muslims because it was the language of the Qur’an. Arabic was very special to Muslims because it was the language of the Qur’an.

8. Abbasid Advances Art and Design Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Arabic was very special to Muslims because it was the language of the Qur’an. Arabic was very special to Muslims because it was the language of the Qur’an. Many Muslims artists became skilled at Calligraphy. Many Muslims artists became skilled at Calligraphy.

9. Abbasid Advances Art and Design Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art emphasized plant life and geometric patterns, because Muslim leaders thought it was wrong to use the human form in art. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Muslim art also often used Arabic script. Arabic was very special to Muslims because it was the language of the Qur’an. Arabic was very special to Muslims because it was the language of the Qur’an. Many Muslims artists became skilled at Calligraphy. Many Muslims artists became skilled at Calligraphy. Calligraphy: is the art of fine handwriting. Calligraphy: is the art of fine handwriting.

10. Abbasid Advances Bookmaking In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese.

11. Abbasid Advances Bookmaking In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. As books became more widely available, people became interested in all kinds of learning. As books became more widely available, people became interested in all kinds of learning.

12. Abbasid Advances Bookmaking In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. As books became more widely available, people became interested in all kinds of learning. As books became more widely available, people became interested in all kinds of learning. In the 830s, the Abbasids opened the House of Wisdom in Baghdad to meet the demand for knowledge. In the 830s, the Abbasids opened the House of Wisdom in Baghdad to meet the demand for knowledge.

13. Abbasid Advances Bookmaking In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. In the 750s, the Abbasids learned how to make paper from the Chinese. As books became more widely available, people became interested in all kinds of learning. As books became more widely available, people became interested in all kinds of learning. In the 830s, the Abbasids opened the House of Wisdom in Baghdad to meet the demand for knowledge. In the 830s, the Abbasids opened the House of Wisdom in Baghdad to meet the demand for knowledge. The House of Wisdom housed books on all subjects from many parts of the world. The House of Wisdom housed books on all subjects from many parts of the world.

14. Abbasid Advances Literature The Muslim developed their own literature. The Muslim developed their own literature.

15. Abbasid Advances Literature The Muslim developed their own literature. The Muslim developed their own literature. The Thousand and One Nights became a favorite with readers in Baghdad. The Thousand and One Nights became a favorite with readers in Baghdad.

16. Abbasid Advances Literature The Muslim developed their own literature. The Muslim developed their own literature. The Thousand and One Nights became a favorite with readers in Baghdad. The Thousand and One Nights became a favorite with readers in Baghdad. A poetic form called the quatrain was popular with people in Persia. A poetic form called the quatrain was popular with people in Persia.

17. Abbasid Advances Literature The Muslim developed their own literature. The Muslim developed their own literature. The Thousand and One Nights became a favorite with readers in Baghdad. The Thousand and One Nights became a favorite with readers in Baghdad. A poetic form called the quatrain was popular with people in Persia. A poetic form called the quatrain was popular with people in Persia. Persian born Muslim Omar Khayyam was a master of the quatrain. Persian born Muslim Omar Khayyam was a master of the quatrain.

18. Abbasid Advances Mathematics and Astronomy Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians.

19. Abbasid Advances Mathematics and Astronomy Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars.

20. Abbasid Advances Mathematics and Astronomy Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi’s work resulted in the numbering system that is still used today. Al-Khwarizmi’s work resulted in the numbering system that is still used today.

21. Abbasid Advances Mathematics and Astronomy Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi’s work resulted in the numbering system that is still used today. Al-Khwarizmi’s work resulted in the numbering system that is still used today. Al-Khwarizmi published mathematical calculations that would later become Algebra. Al-Khwarizmi published mathematical calculations that would later become Algebra.

22. Abbasid Advances Mathematics and Astronomy Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Muslim scholars of the Abbasid period borrowed and built upon the ideas of ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi borrowed the numerical system and zero from the Indian scholars. Al-Khwarizmi’s work resulted in the numbering system that is still used today. Al-Khwarizmi’s work resulted in the numbering system that is still used today. Al-Khwarizmi published mathematical calculations that would later become Algebra. Al-Khwarizmi published mathematical calculations that would later become Algebra. Omar Khayyam was a great mathematician who developed a very accurate calendar. Omar Khayyam was a great mathematician who developed a very accurate calendar.

23. Abbasid Advances Medicine Al-Razi used old studies to help him identify and describe diseases such as smallpox and measles. Al-Razi used old studies to help him identify and describe diseases such as smallpox and measles. The Canon of Medicine organized all known medical knowledge. The Canon of Medicine organized all known medical knowledge. The Canon of Medicine was an important medical reference book for over 600 years. The Canon of Medicine was an important medical reference book for over 600 years. The Abbasids set up hospitals throughout the empire. The Abbasids set up hospitals throughout the empire. The hospital in Baghdad served as a teaching center, so young doctors would be able to practice on patients. The hospital in Baghdad served as a teaching center, so young doctors would be able to practice on patients.