HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Lateen sail
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preservation of ancient Greek and Roman texts
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Borrowing the concept of zero from Hindu India
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Developing a system of written numerals and algebra
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the High Middle Ages, the Islamic world was at its cultural peak, supplying information and ideas to Europe, via Al-Andalus, Sicily and the Crusader kingdoms in the Levant. These included Latin translations of the Greek Classics and of Arabic texts in astronomy, mathematics, science, and medicine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists advanced the fields of algebra, calculus, geometry, chemistry, biology, medicine, and astronomy. Many forms of art flourished during the Islamic Golden Age, including ceramics, metalwork, textiles, illuminated manuscripts, woodwork, and calligraphy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Recall that the Italian Renaissance was heavily influenced by, if not the result of, Islam’s preservation of ancient knowledge, the discoveries of Muslim scientists and thinkers, and Islam’s spirit of scientific investigation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Islamic contributions to Medieval Europe were numerous, affecting such varied areas as art, architecture, medicine, agriculture, music, language, education, law, and technology. From the 11th to the 13th century, Europe absorbed knowledge from the Islamic civilization.