Islamic Golden Age

The Islamic “Golden Age”

The role of knowledge in medieval Islamic lands has had a clear impact on our western traditions. Not only does the “Golden Age” reflect attitudes of Islam during this period, it help us understand some of the contributions Islamic culture has made to world civilization. Using the following web site:

http://www.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch618/ScienceMath/Science_and_Math.html

find the information needed to answer the following questions:

1. Of the many factors listed for the Golden Age, which two do you think were the most important? Why?

2. What are some of the reasons that were given for the Golden Age to end? Which do you think are the most important reasons?

3. In what way do you feel this Islamic scholarship benefited western culture?

Afterward, you will need to visit this site:
http://www.sfusd.k12.ca.us/schwww/sch618/Art/Art1.html
to complete the outline sheet handed out in class.