1. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Cultural Achievements

2. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Key Questions
What are 2 methods that Muslim geographers used to help travelers?
A. ________________________________________________
How did Sufi philosophers find God’s love?
A. ___________________________________

3. Sufism
Ibn-Battutah
patron

4. minaret
calligraphy

5. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Heading 1 (Part 1): “Science and Philosophy”
advances in astronomy, geography, math, science,etc;
observatories helps astronomy;
translate Greek/ancient writing into Arabic;
common language helps research;
astrolabe helps navigation.

6. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Heading 1 (Part 2): “Science and Philosophy”
Muslim merchants/explorers great travelers;
Ibn Battutah: great explorer;
Muslim mathematician invents algebra;
great advances in medicine;
tests to qualify doctors.

7. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Heading 1 (Part 3): “Science and Philosophy”
1st list of drugs/side effects;
1st school of pharmacy;
Dr. Ibn-Sina wrote medical encyclopedia;;
Dr. Ar-Razi diagnosed/treated smallpox;
Sufism: new philosophy seeking personal relationship w/ God.

9. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Heading 2 (Part 1): “Literature and the Arts”
Muslims loved poetry/short stories;
1001 Nights still popular!;
Sufi poets include Omar Khayyam (famous/still published);
architectural marvels include mosques.

10. (7th) Chapter 4-3 Cornell Notes
Heading 2 (Part 2): “Literature and the Arts”
rulers became patrons, support buildings;
Mosques include large hall, dome, and minarets;
Animals, humans not in Islamic art (reserved for Allah);
artists turn to calligraphy, decorative writing, as solution.