1. Islamic Achievements

2. A. Cultural 1. House of Wisdom (Baghdad)
2. Translation of ancient texts into Arabic
3. Arabic alphabet
4. Universities

3. B. Art & Architecture 1. Architecture (Dome of the Rock) 2. Mosaics

4. B. Art & Architecture 3. Calligraphy
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3. Calligraphy

5. B. Art & Architecture
4. Arabesques (geometric designs interwoven with plants, leaves, flowers, and
stars)

6. B. Art & Architecture 5. Minarets, domes, etc
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7. C. Philosophy & Literature
1. Qur’an
2. Ibn Rushd – harmonize Aristotle’s and Plato’s views w/ Islam
3. Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights)

8. D. Scientific 1. Arabic numerals, inc. 0 (adapted from India)
2. Astronomy
3. Algebra
4. Medicine
5. Expansion of Geographic knowledge (astrolabe, sextant, compass)
x² + 3x = 25
Astrolabe: 3/25/04
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9. Chris Columbus