1. Aim: Understanding the Advancements of Muslim Culture

2. The Rise of Muslim Cities Cities such as Baghdad and Damascus were leading cities Cities such as Baghdad and Damascus were leading cities Considered to be cultural centers of Islamic learning Considered to be cultural centers of Islamic learning Extensive planning went into the cities distinctive circular design formed by 3 protective laws. Extensive planning went into the cities distinctive circular design formed by 3 protective laws.

3. Reasons for Supporting Advancements Rulers wanted qualified physicians treating ills Rulers wanted qualified physicians treating ills Empire relied on mathematicians and astronomers to calculate time for prayer and direction towards Mecca Empire relied on mathematicians and astronomers to calculate time for prayer and direction towards Mecca Deep curiosity about world and quest for truth Deep curiosity about world and quest for truth

4. Literature and Art Literature has been a strong tradition in Arabia Literature has been a strong tradition in Arabia Early Muslims sang praises of Muhammad and Islam Early Muslims sang praises of Muhammad and Islam Muslims adapted Islamic beliefs to art Muslims adapted Islamic beliefs to art Muslims believe that only Allah can create life Muslims believe that only Allah can create life Images of living being were discouraged Images of living being were discouraged Artists turned to Calligraphy- Art of beautiful handwriting Artists turned to Calligraphy- Art of beautiful handwriting

5. Advancements in Science & Math Muslim scholars introduced modern math and science ideas Muslim scholars introduced modern math and science ideas 1) Reliance on scientific observation and experimentation 1) Reliance on scientific observation and experimentation 2) Ability to find mathematical solutions 2) Ability to find mathematical solutions Scholars believe that math was the basis for all knowledge Scholars believe that math was the basis for all knowledge Advances were related to the study of astronomy Advances were related to the study of astronomy Study of stars, comets, and planets Study of stars, comets, and planets