WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Abassid Caliphate led the Islamic World to a Golden Age by ____ (select all that apply)
A
conquering large areas in central Asia, North Africa, & Europe (Spain)
B
integrating & sharing ideas from conquered areas
C
persecuting anyone who wasn’t Muslim
D
spreading the black death
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Abbasid Caliphate, the Islamic Empire greatly contributed to advancements in many fields, including literature, philosophy, science, medicine, mathematics, and art. This period is known as the Islamic Golden Age and lasted from 790-1258.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Points. The Islamic Golden Age started with the rise of Islam and establishment of the first Islamic state in 622. The introduction of paper in the 10th century enabled Islamic scholars to easily write manuscripts; Arab scholars also saved classic works of antiquity by translating them into various languages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Golden Age of Islam The early part of the Abbasid rule was a time of peace and prosperity. Great advances were made in many areas of science, mathematics, and medicine. Schools of higher education and libraries were built throughout the empire. The culture flourished as Arabic art and architecture reached new heights.

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