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Chapter 9 Review: Muslim Innovations and Adaptations. Mr. Meza 7 th World History. 1 . What Chinese craft did Muslims introduce to Europeans and what makes this an example of cultural diffusion?.
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Chapter 9 Review:Muslim Innovations and Adaptations Mr. Meza 7th World History
1. What Chinese craft did Muslims introduce to Europeans and what makes this an example of cultural diffusion? • Muslims introduce Europe to paper making. It is an example of cultural diffusion because the practice of making paper reached Europe from Asia.
2. Which dynasty built and established Baghdad as their capital? • The Abbasid Dynasty.
3. What is a minbar? • A raised pulpit in a mosque where the imam gives the sermon.
4. Explain how Muslims used the astrolabe. • It was used for navigation. Sailors used the position of stars to know their location.
5. Who is IbnSina and why is he important in the field of medicine? • Ibn Sina has been called “the prince of physicians” because he studied the treatment of diseases.
6. Explain what happened to Muslim literature as a result of paper making. • The craft of paper making led Muslims to create books, which increased Muslim literature.
7. The waterwheel was a Muslim contribution to technology. What was its purpose? • The purpose was to carry water from canals or reservoirs into aqueducts.
8. Know the origins and Muslim adaptation to 0 • The concept of 0 originated in India and the Muslims adapted and named it zero (“something empty”)
9. Understand the Arabic numbers and explain why Europeans began to use them. • Europeans used Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3, 5, 6…)because it was easier to make calculations and check their work.
10. What is Arabesque and how does it influence Muslim art? • It is a design that takes its beauty from the natural world, which influence Muslims to craft stems, leaves and flowers.
11. Who was allowed to receive treatment in Muslim hospitals? • Anyone who needed treatment.
12. Where does the game chess come from and how did Muslims improve it? • The game of chess is very likely to originate in India and Muslims adapted the game and spread it to different regions.
13. Explain what the city of Cairo became known for. • Under the Fatimid dynasty the city became known for its university.
14.How does the Qur’an influence Muslims to study and learn about technology and science? • The Qur’an encourages Muslims to be curious about their natural world.
15. What Greek philosophers influence Muslim philosophy? • The work of Aristotle and Plato was influential to Muslim philosophers.
16. The fall of the Roman Empire. • Germanic tribes attack and take down West Rome in 476.
17. What did Charlemagne accomplish? • Became the first Holy-Roman emperor and brought Europe together.
18. Why is the Night Journey important to Muslims? • The Night Journey is when Muhammad is taken to Jerusalem.
19. What is the meaning of the jihad? • Jihad is struggle and Muslims must overcome internal and external struggles. b
