1. Muslim Achievements SOL 8D
Cultural Contributions
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2. Muslim Architecture

3. Cultural Blending
It is in Architecture that the greatest cultural blending can be seen
Already existing buildings were modified by Islamic Ideals
Islamic Features:
Multi-lobed interwoven arches
Domes
Minarets
Large courtyards

4. Multi-lobed interwoven arches

6. Domes

7. Dome of the Rock Located in Jerusalem
Rock in the center is believed to be the spot from where Muhammad ascended (rose) up to Heaven

11. Minarets
Towers built from where Muslims are called to prayer 5 times a day

13. Large Courtyards

14. Mosaics Artwork created using tiny pieces of colored glass tiles
Muslims use mosaics to create geometric decorations on Mosques

19. Arabic Alphabet
Arabic was first used to translate the context of the Quran (The Holy Book of Islam)
Written from Right to Left
Made up of 28 letters

20. Arabic words in other languages
1000 plus in English
1000 plus in Spanish
1000 plus in Portuguese
French
Sicilian

22. Calligraphy Art of beautiful handwriting
In Islam, showing living things in art was not allowed
So artists turned to calligraphy to express themselves.
Turn to page 247 in books

24. Universities Muhammad strongly believed in the power of learning
This led to support of places of learning by Muslim Leaders
Qualified physicians = treat the sick
Mathematicians and Astronomers = Calculated times for prayer

25. Al-Azhar University
2nd oldest in the world
Cairo, Egypt – 975 CE

26. Medicine
Muslim physicians were among the first to use narcotic and sedative drugs in operations.

27. First True Hospitals Built by Muslims Read-An Islamic Hospital and discuss