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9.3. The Arab Empire. A.Caliphs. The Caliphs, or successors, spread Islam This was mostly accomplished through the use of well trained armies The Muslim Caliphate, like an empire, was nearly as large as the Roman Empire Some of the people they conquered welcomed the new rulers
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9.3 The Arab Empire
A.Caliphs The Caliphs, or successors, spread Islam This was mostly accomplished through the use of well trained armies The Muslim Caliphate, like an empire, was nearly as large as the Roman Empire Some of the people they conquered welcomed the new rulers Baghdad was the Muslim capital
A. Caliphs Most importantly they preserved science, math, architecture, art, and medicine Europe was in the dark ages with very little learning +/o advancement in these areas The large area of the peaceful Islamic Empire allowed for growth in these areas.
B. Achievements of the Arab Empire • Medicine – IbenSinah, wrote a medical book used for the next 600 years • Math • Hindu Arabic Numerals – the ones we use today • Invented Al jabr (algebra) • Astronomy – perfected the astrolab (invented by the Greeks) used to find position No. and So. at sea
B. Achievements of the Arab Empire • Arabesques, the patterned designs, and calligraphy were created in the Arab world Why? • Minarets tall thin towers were built in all Muslim cities. Why? • Arabian Nights • A gathering of stories from all over the Arab world • Stories like Aladdin, Ali Baba, & Sinbad the sailor