1. Mr. Meza 7 th Grade World History Chapter 9: Muslim Innovations and Adaptations

2. 1. What is cultural diffusion? The spreading of ideas and ways of life

3. 2. Which Muslim dynasty changed its capital to Baghdad? Abbasid dynasty Caliph al-Mansur move the capital from Damascus to Baghdad

4. 3. What is the minbar? A raised pulpit in a mosque where the imam gives the sermon Indicates the direction of prayer towards Mecca

5. 4. What did Cairo in Egypt become known for in the Muslim world? In the 10 th century, the Fatimid dynasty built Cairo, the capital of Egypt Became known for its advanced university

6. 5. Which Greek thinkers influenced Muslim philosophers? Plato and Aristotle Muslims studied and translated Greek texts

7. 6. How does the Qur’an influence Muslims with Science and Technology? It encourages Muslims to be curious about nature Muslims made advances in science and technology

8. 7. Why was the study of Astronomy practical to Muslims? For navigational tools Figure out exact time for prayer and the length of Ramadan To learn about the universe

9. 8. What was the purpose of the water wheel? To raise water into aqueducts

10. 9. The number zero comes from what country? India The name zero comes from an Arabic word meaning “something empty”

11. 10. Who was al-Khwarizmi? The “father of Algebra” Worked in the Hall of Wisdom in Cairo in the 9 th century

12. 11. What are Arabic numerals? Adopted from Indian scholars 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7….

13. 12. What are some Muslim contributions to Medicine? Established the world’s first hospitals Pharmacists made hundreds of medications Surgeons performed operations

14. 13. Why is Ibn Sina considered “the prince of physicians”? He was a great doctor His medical book, The Canon of Medicine, is a classic in the history of medical scholarship

15. 14. Who could get treatment in a hospital? Anyone who needed treatment

16. 15. What was an important result of paper making in the Muslim world? Allowed Muslims to produce beautiful books There was a growth in Arab literature

17. 16. What was common in Muslim art? Arabesque Stems, leaves, flowers, and tendrils

18. 17. Where does the game chess come from? The game was probably invented in India Muslims adapted and improved the game