Islamic Webquest

Introduction

Heyy, Steve here!

Our society has kept careful track of all of ancient Islam's contributions to present day. However, I accidentally deleted all of my files! Could you find all of ancient Islam's contributions for me? I need at least two for all the following categories:

Science and Mathematics

Medicine

Literature

Art and Architecture

Best of luck!

               -Steve

Task

You should answer in complete sentences and with detail. You need to find at least two ancient Islamic contributions in all of these categories:

Science and Mathematics

Medicine

Literature

Art and Architecture

Process

Steve again. I found a helpful link. I'll list it below:

http://www.iupui.edu/~msaiupui/contributiontoscinece.htm

Also, this website may aid you:

https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do

Later!

        -Steve

Evaluation

A rubric has been created for your collected facts:

Information Presentation
2 - Two pieces of correct information 2 - Complete and coherent sentences
1 - One piece of correct information or two pieces of incorrect information 1 - Either complete or coherent sentences
0 - No pieces of information 0 - No complete or coherent sentences

 

Conclusion

Steve again!

 

Hey, I'm really happy you helped me! Thanks! I hope you found similar answers to mine:

Science and Mathematics

-Scientists improved the Greek invention called the astrolabe.

-al-Khawartzimi invented algebra using Hindi characters for 0-9.

Medicine

-Islamic doctors found out that blood circulates throughout the body.

-Muslims created the first pharmacies and medical schools.

Literature

-Authors wrote books such as Arabian Nights and Rubaiyat.

-Islamic scholars made a collection of Muhammad's deeds and words called the Quran.

Art and Architecture

-Islamic building designs included flowers, leaves, stars, and writing.

-Mosques dominated most Islamic cities.

 

Thanks, pal! You're pretty groovy! Signing out for the last time,

                            -Steve

Credits

Information found on: McGraw Hill: Discovering Our Past: A History of the World: Grade 7