Islamic Golden Age

Question 1

How did the geographic position of Islamic Empires lead to the golden age?

Answer 1

They were in the middle of many trade routes (silk and spice routes)

Question 2

4 outcomes of the islamic golden age?

Answer 2

1) government sponsorship of scholars (Abbasid and the House of Wisdom)
2) introduction of paper and a new writing system
3) Early examples of Scholasticism
4) MASSIVE influx of wealth

Question 3

What are major achievements of the islamic golden age?

Answer 3

) preservation of Greek Philosophy

2) Advanced Mathematics
3) Advanced Sciences
4) New technology

Question 4

How did they achieve Preservation of Greek Philosophy?

Answer 4

formed basis for modern western political, scientific and societal thought
- directly lead to the European Renaissance and Enlightenment.

Question 5

How did they achieve advancement in mathematics?

Answer 5

Provided simplified number system of Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.) (replaced roman numerals).

Algebra developed by Al-Khwarizmi provided basis for calculus (essential for engineering).

Question 6

How did they achieve advancement in science?

Answer 6

Improved astronomical knowledge.

Study of biology led to foundations for modern medical knowledge and practices.

Provided early basis for the scientific method.

Question 7

How did they achieve advancement in new technology?

Answer 7

By increasing development of cannonry which led to modern weaponry and warfare.

Improved sailing technology.

Creation of the astrolabe for navigation

Question 8

Golden age of Islam was during whose reign?

Answer 8

The Abbasid Dynasty

Question 9

What was the centre of learning in Baghdad?

Answer 9

House of Wisdom
The House of Wisdom is founded.(c. 786)
Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid Caliphate, begins the original House of Wisdom in Baghdad by collecting large amounts of works. This begins the Translation Movement, thanks to al-Rashid’s support, in which works are collected from classical periods and translated into Arabic. The movement initially focuses on medicine, mathematics, and astronomy, but others, particularly philosophy, follow.

Question 10

What were the names of the famous doctors?

Answer 10

Al Razi and Ibn Sina

Question 11

This instruments was used to guide sea voyages?

Answer 11

Astrolabe

Question 12

What was the muslim style of art known as?

Answer 12

Arabesque

Question 13

Name the famous muslim. mathematician?

Answer 13

Alkhwarizmi

Question 14

The world’s first hospitals were built here?

Answer 14

Baghdad

Question 15

What was the name of the medical textbook written by Ibn Sina?

Answer 15

Qanum

Question 16

What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

Answer 16

Damascus

Question 17

When was the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate?

Answer 17

661-750 AD

Question 18

When did the Abbasids rule?

Answer 18

750-1258

Question 19

What are the first 100 years of the Abbasid rule known as?

Answer 19

The golden age of Islam.

Question 20

Where did the Abbasids create a new capital?

Answer 20

Baghdad
Baghdad is founded by the Abbasids at the heart of their empire. Built on the banks of the Tigris River, Baghdad becomes the largest city on Earth at the time and serves as a center for trade between Africa and Asia. This allows the Abbasid to generate great wealth in taxes and act as patrons for the arts.

Question 21

What is a Caliph?

Answer 21

The head of state in a Caliphate.

Question 22

In 622 AD where did Muhammad flee to with his followers to escape persecution?

Answer 22

Medina

Question 23

What Caliphate moved the capital of the Islamic world from Damascus to Baghdad?

Answer 23

The Abbasid Caliphate.

Question 24

On what river did the Abbasid Caliphate create Baghdad?

Answer 24

The Tigris

Question 25

When did the Abbasid Caliphate create Baghdad?

Answer 25

762 AD.

Question 26

Were the Umayyad's or the Abbasids more tolerant of people of other religions?

Answer 26

the Abbasids welcomed people of other religions.

Question 27

What form of Islam did the Abbasids embrace?

Answer 27

Sunnism.

Question 28

What did the transfer of the Islamic capital from Damascus to Baghdad trigger?

Answer 28

The Islamic Golden Age.

Question 29

Where were many great works translated into Arabic and saved for future generations?

Answer 29

Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam during the Abbasid Caliphate.

Question 30

What city had a roaring economy from 750-850 AD?

Answer 30

Baghdad

Question 31

During what century did the Abbasid Caliphate begin to desintigrate?

Answer 31

The 10th Century.

Question 32

In what city did a boom in the feilds of mathematics, philosophy, medecine and astronomy take place during 750-850 AD?

Answer 32

Baghdad

Question 33

Who destroyed Baghdad and ended finally the Abbasid Caliphate in 1258?

Answer 33

The Mongols Mongols besiege Baghdad. Under the command of Halagu Khan, the Mongols invade Baghdad with the intention of extending their rule further into Mesopotamia. After capturing the city, they kill al-Musta'sim, the final Abbasid Caliph, and destroy much of the grand libraries of Abassids, including the House of Wisdom. This is considered the traditional end of the Islamic Golden Age.

Question 34

Where during 750-850 AD were all religions working together for the sake of science?

Answer 34

Baghdad