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b. Identify the Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe, and Africa and assess the economic impact of this trade.
c. Explain the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
d. Identify the contributions of Islamic scholars in medicine (Ibn Sina) and geography (Ibn Battuta).
Journal
29) JOURNAL ENTRY, “Muslim Culture”
Essential Question –What was the impact of Muslim culture?
· On the RIGHT SIDE - Complete the guided reading “Muslim Culture”(Handout pg. 37) Information on pg. 273-279.
· On the LEFT SIDE write a response to the following: Why do Muslims believe that the recreation of living beings in art is forbidden? – Then go to page 272 and write a paragraph about the Muslim Trade Network.
| muslim_culture.pdf |
Bonus Activity! (Worth 10 pts.)
| contributions_of_muslims_to_civilizations.pdf |
Internet Resources
Let us remember our great and glorious heritage by briefly surveying what Islam has already contributed to the world's civilization, education, culture and to scientific development.
