Chapter 9 Lesson 3: Islamic

Civilization
UNIT 1: CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, AND ISLAM
 Upper Class Slaves Women
“Taking Notes”
Categorizing Info
As you read, use a table
like this one to identify
the characteristics of the
Upper Class, Slaves, and
Women in the Islamic
world.
Prosperity in the Islamic World - Trade

China
• Silk Oranges
• Porcelain

India/Southeast Asia
• Sandalwood Spices
• Rice Textiles

Egypt and Africa

• Gold Slaves Sorghum
• Grain Ivory

Mesopotamia
• Linens Precious Stones
• Dates
Prosperity in the Islamic World

 In what ways did trade help

expand the reach of Islam?

 How did the unique structures of

Islamic cities demonstrate the
prosperity of these cities?
Visual Skills – Analyzing Maps

 Using the map on pg. 216 “Trade in Southwest Asia 737-1212 A.D.

 When did Muslim traders begin trading with northern Europe?

 How far north did the Muslim traders go?
 Where would a trader go to get jewels?

 Geography Connection:
 What trade city was known for its sandalwood?
 Through what cities would a merchant traveling from Damascus to Cologne be likely to pass?
 Islamic Society

 Islamic teachings extended beyond the worship of

Allah to living a certain kind of life.

 What was the social structure of the Islamic Empire?

 Where did enslaved persons come from?
 What kinds of services did enslaved persons
perform?
 How did Islamic law protect enslaved persons?
Background Knowledge

 Arab women wore veils before the time of Islam.

 Three different terms for the veils:
1. Hijab – general term, but specifically a
headscarf covering the face and neck
2. Chador – cloak that covers the whole body,
headscarf worn underneath
3. Burka – a veil that completely covers the
face and body.
Background Knowledge
Religious headdresses
Philosophy, Science, and History

 During the period from 600-1400 A.D., Europe was enduring the “Dark Ages,”
 The Roman Empire had disintegrated in the West
 Learning in Europe had stagnated
 Knowledge of Greek learning had been lost, to a great extent.

 How did Arab scholarship help resurrect European learning?

Philosophy, Science, and History

 Al-Khwārizmī, a Muslim mathematician and

astronomer.
 Born in Baghdad around 780 A.D.
 Worked in the House of Wisdom

 The title of his most famous book included the

expression al-jabr.
 12th Century Latin translation, the word
became algebra.
Literature, Art, and Architecture

Aniconism Iconophile
Honors: Close and
Reflect
Evaluating: Consider how
Islam influenced all aspects
of life for Muslims. Answer
all of the following
questions in a paragraph (6-
8 complete sentences).
 How did Islam influence trade?
 How did it influence society and
social behavior?
 How did Islam influence knowledge
and learning?
 How did it influence art and
architecture?