The Islamic World
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Thank You for Algebra: Muhammad Ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi
The Muslim mathematician al-Khwarizmi built on ancient ideas and offered new approaches to mathematics that we still rely on today.
“Ibn Khaldun – Graphic Biography”
Ibn Khaldun was a North African Arab scholar and politician who pioneered the social sciences.
Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16
As trade recovered across Afro-Eurasia, new states expanded in parts of Africa. These states were tied to and exerted significant influence over Islamic trade networks.
Networks and Exchange in the Islamic World
Beyond the Caliphate, the Islamic world was a network of people who traded, shared beliefs, and exchanged ideas.
The Emergence of Islam
From its origin in seventh century Arabia to its status as a global religion today, Islam has a fascinating history, which we learn from multiple sources.
Islam
Muhammad founded Islam in the seventh century. The Islamic community expanded rapidly, adapting to local culture as it spread. Today there are 1.8 billion Muslims globally.
Dar-al-Islam 1200–1450
In the thirteenth century, the Islamic golden age ended with the political fragmentation of the Abbasid Caliphate. However, Islam as a belief system emerged stronger than ever.
Claim Testing – The Islamic World
As Islam spread, so too did the power of Islamic leaders and the influence of Islamic merchants. In this activity, you’ll evaluate several claims about the Islamic World.
Spread of Islam Thematic Map
A full-color thematic map of the Spread of Islam in 800 CE, meant to help you support, extend, and challenge the frame narratives.
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