Calligraphy- means beauty and is a type of visual art
Arabesque- a form of artistic decoration consisting of surface decorations based on rhythmic linear patterns.
math use in islam
- mst important contribution is the finding of algebra by islamic mathematics.
- Muhammad is called the Father of Algebra
- improved roman numerals
- muslim skils in mathmatics led to advancements in many other fields
- -agronomym catography, engineering, comerce.
famouse building
- dome of the rock
- the center is where muslims beleive muhhamid acended to the heavens.
Al-Masjid al haram
- became a famous islam shrine
- capable of accommodating thousands of Muslims that perform hajj
- never been empty of visitors
- located in the middle of mecca
- surrounded by several hills
- known for place of worchip, establishment of harmony, order
- verd larg building
Mongol Invasion
- when in asia through the 13th century
- conqured areas that include china, russia
what happend- cities that rested were subject to destruction
- the mongold conqured west asia either by force or voluntary submission
- over the course of 3 years they destroyed most of the major cities in Europe
military units
- promotions were granted by ability, not birth order
- each sodier maintained 3 or 4 horses
- they used smaller horses that wernt as fast but they would last longer
13th century
-both African and india became centers of the islamic civilization.
-many islam based empires in africa were having great success eg
14th century
-islam continued to spread throughout africa
-mali and timbuctu in west africa and harar in east africa
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