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Chapter 11: The Islamic World A.D. 570 – A.D. 1250. Section 3: Islamic Civilization. Islamic Division. Divided into two branches (Sunni and Shi’ah). Islamic Division. Could not decide on who should be Caliph. Islamic Women.
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Chapter 11: The Islamic World A.D. 570 – A.D. 1250 Section 3: Islamic Civilization
Islamic Division • Divided into two branches (Sunni and Shi’ah)
Islamic Division • Could not decide on who should be Caliph
Islamic Women • More rights & freedoms in the Qur’an than under traditional Arab law
Muslim Contributions to Science • Mathematics • Algebra
Muslim Contributions to Science • Geography – astronomy, navigation, maps • Astrolabe – stars to find position on earth
Muslim Contributions to Sciences • Medicine • Pharmaceutical Drugs • Al-Razi – medical encyclopedia
Muslim Contributions to Arts • Floral Designs • Architecture • Minaret – tower where crier would call prayer 5x
Spread of Islam • Through religious wars of Muslims v. non-Muslims • Political leaders (Muslims) who expanded their empires • Trade between Muslims and non-Muslims