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Geography and Trade on the Arabian Peninsula

History Alive! Chapter 7. Geography and Trade on the Arabian Peninsula. Vocabulary Review. Arab Arabian Peninsula Islam Muhammad Caravan. Trade and the Arabian Peninsula.

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Geography and Trade on the Arabian Peninsula

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  1. History Alive! Chapter 7 Geography and Trade on the Arabian Peninsula

  2. Vocabulary Review • Arab • Arabian Peninsula • Islam • Muhammad • Caravan

  3. Trade and the Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula was located at the very heart of trade between China, India, Persia, Europe, and Africa. As a result, Arabians became the “middlemen” of medieval trade.

  4. Trade by land: caravans Arabs used camels to carry their goods across the deserts on the Arabian Peninsula. Camels could go for days without drinking water and could survive the difficult journey. "Isle of Graia Gulf of Akabah Arabia Petraea“ by Louis Haghe

  5. The impact of trade on Arabia • Knowledge • Ideas • Technology • Goods

  6. Concept map entry: Impact of trade Add this concept to the center of your paper.

  7. Knowledge: {Mathematics} • Algebra and Trigonometry brought from India • Arabic-Hindu numerals 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (10 − x)2 = 81x x2 + 100 = 101x Muhammad ibnMūsā al-Khwārizmī

  8. Concept map entry: Knowledge Mathematics Impact of trade

  9. Knowledge: {Astronomy} Medieval Arabs used a Ptolemic (Ptolemy was a Roman) concept of the universe to make astronomical observations. They also built several observatories to analyze and observe constellations and planetary movement. They were also influenced by India, China, and Greece.

  10. Astronomical instruments Quadrant Torquetum

  11. Concept map entry: Knowledge Mathematics Impact of trade Astronomy

  12. Knowledge: {Medicine} Arabs were especially innovative in the area of medicine. They established many medical schools and hospitals, specialized in optics and blood circulation. Also, they were the first to refute the European theory of humorism. Add this to your concept map.

  13. Technology: {Engineering} Watermills, subterranean aquaducts, bridges, dams, canals, and clocks are all unique engineering feats boasted by medieval Arabian culture. Add this to your concept map.

  14. Technology: {Paper and Publishing} China was the first to manufacture and print on paper (as opposed to parchment). Arabs in the medieval period learned the process from the Chinese. This led to the development of libraries and numerous books produced in the Islamic world. Add this to your concept map. The Diamond Sutra

  15. Ideas: {Islam} As a result of its central location, the religion of Islam was able to spread extensively throughout the world. It is now one of the most predominant religions in the world. Add this to your concept map.

  16. Goods • Silks (China) • Jewels, cotton, spices, (India) • Ivory, gold (Africa) • Glass, gold (Rome) Add this to your concept map.

  17. The End

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