1. Golden age of Islam

2. The Spread of Islam Spread by different methods
Initially through Conquest and conversion
Later Merchants or Sufi mystics
Arabic culture along with Islam
Arabic Language = common language
Customs and traditions
Created Peace and Unity
Less fighting
More secure to travel
Improved infrastructure
Trade routes and roads
Water systems and public facilities
Improved the quality of life for many

4. Effects of Expansion = Increased Interactions
1st hemisphere-wide trading and communication network
Africa, Asia, South Asia & Europe
Distant regions closely linked
Was a bridge between the East and the West (& Africa)
Linked major trade networks
Indian Ocean, Mediterranean
Silk Roads, Trans-Saharan routes

6. Dar al-Islam Dar al-Islam “House of Islam”
Connected all lands under Islamic rule
Allowed for more cross cultural interactions
Travelers were welcomed into peoples’ homes, given food and a place to stay
Built on the shared traditions of all Muslims
Arabic Language
The Qu’ran
The Five Pillars
3rd pillar – Giving Alms
Sharia
Common law
Also common morals and values

7. Effects of Expansion = Economic Advancements
Merchants develop & spread technology
Advancements in Shipbuilding and Navigation
Astrolabe – determines location at sea
Banking systems
Checks and banknotes accepted between regions
Made travel and trade easier
Needed lots of trust in system
Allowed for more trade and interactions
Increased wealth allowed for cultural development
Fund Libraries, Scholars, House of Wisdom, ect.

8. Cultural Intellectualism
Muslim world was center of knowledge
Cross Cultural Interactions
Smartest people from all over the world came to Muslim cities
Ideas and knowledge spread quickly
State sponsored intellectual development
Build Libraries, mosques, madrasas, House of Wisdom
Hired Scholars as government officials to fix logistical issues facing empire
Actively sought all knowledge of the world from ancient and classical civilizations
Translated into Arabic
Paper
Diffused from China
Cheap and easy to recorded and spread information
Science and Religion didn’t conflict

9. Cultural and Intellectual Achievements of Islam
Some

10. Scientific Review
Arabic Numerals

11. Algebra
Astronomy
Bookmaking
Banking System

12. Calligraphy
Chess
City of Baghdad
Geometric Design

13. Irrigation & Water Systems
Medicines
Hospitals
House of Wisdom
Irrigation & Water Systems

14. Libraries
Music
Zoology
Polo