Calligraphy- decorative handwriting with brush.
arabesque- complex, geometric pattern.
Moorish architecture describes Islamic architecture in North Africa, Spain and Portugal.
Holy Santuary of KA BA-in 630 CE Muhammad's army reconquered the city of Mecca from the Banu Quraish Tribe.
Tiles called girih were used to create ornate patterns.
Muslim scholars believed that math was the base of all knowledge. Al-Khwarizmi invented algebra.
Book of One Thousand and One Nights- also known as Arabian Nights. A collection of Arabian Tales. Brought during Golden Age. Basic idea is there's a Persian King, and his wife and he executes some women. To keep herself from getting executed she told the Persian king stories for 1,001 nights until she ran out.
Qasida-a poem depicting the poets journey.
Ghazel-Islamic religious content
Qitah-carefree jokes.
Trade Routes- Spread Muslim culture to Europe. created silk road. lead to wealth and popularity.
Bank System- had a non-debt based currency and asset and investment based banking system. Islam was first to enact ethical banking.
Sakk- an Arabic name equal to a bond. prohibit charging interest.
Currency- Dinar, ten different currencies of Dinar. 10 US dollars is 11,505 Dinar.
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