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The Muslim Golden Age was a time period starting in the late 700s CE and ending in 1258 CE. A period of time where Muslim scholars studied the preserved knowledge of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Muslim scholars took this information and adapted it to their societies.
CFU Think / Pair / Share --What from the Greek/Roman knowledge do you think the Muslims used in their societies?
EQ: What is the Muslim Golden Age and how did it impact society?
Among the scientific innovations of the Muslims we see one that stands out in particular.
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Think / Write / Share --What impact would this have on Muslim society?
EQ: What is the Muslim Golden Age and how did it impact society?
OBJ: SWBAT identify and describe the impact of the scientific innovations of Muslim scholars.
A second, and equally important, innovation during the Muslim Golden Age was the advancement of Medicine under the Muslims.
The modern hospital that we have
can be attributed to the early Muslims and their advanced medicine. For the first time we see:
A building where sick people can go. The quarantine of certain illnesses (0-5?) Even surgeries on peoples eyes to fix cataracts.
White Boards CFU: Democratic Whip-Around: What impact would this have on Muslim Society?
EQ: What is the Muslim Golden Age and how did it impact society?
OBJ: SWBAT identify and describe the impact of the scientific innovations of Muslim scholars
Possibly the most impactful resource that came out of the Muslim Golden Age was the House of Wisdom.
The House of Wisdom was
a translation center that served as a massive library. In the library, the preserved Greek and Roman records were kept, translated, and read by millions of Muslims.
White Boards CFU Democratic Whip-Around: What impact would this have on Muslim society?
EQ: What is the Muslim Golden Age and how did it impact society?