1. What is the best invention ever made? How has it impacted your life for the better?

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3. The entire empire was headed by the __________. He was the supreme _______, __________ and _________ leader. Eventually the empire was split in thirds, these areas were known as __________ and they existed in _________, ___________ and _____________. The empire produced ________, __________, ____________, ________, __________. The Muslim world became leaders in trade.

5. The father was the head of the Arab family structure. Family provided __________ and _________. The elderly were revered and the extended family was cared for. Women were given rights dealing with marriage and divorce. The mosque was the place responsible for providing education within society. Art and architecture was created to glorify Islam. No images of humans were created, instead emphasis was placed on geometric design and patters.

8. They combined scientific and philosophical ideas of _________, ____________ and _______ in their culture. Scientists wrote books and encyclopedias. Geographers developed an astrolabe and developed cartographic skills from the _____________. They thought of geography as a science. Al-Razi, a physician, wrote about __________, _________ and __________. Ibn-Sina wrote the _____________. Mathematics- particularly algebra was created by Arabs. The crusades led to trade and cultural diffusion between the Muslim world and the West.

12. Design a Mini-book (fold a piece of paper in quarters) for either a Geography, Science, Mathematical or Medicinal text that could have been created by Islamic scholars during this time period. Include on the front cover a title, the author’s name, and an eye catching visual that relates to the theme. Middle pages, show the Islamic advances in that category. On the back cover include a two sentence summary of the inventions made and the impact on society.