AP Worl History Unit 1 Topic 2

Which empire established its capital in Constantinpole during this period and controlled key trade route between Europe and Asia?

The Ottoman Empire

Who was the mathematician who developed algebra and introduced the concept of zero?

Al-Kwarizmi

What was the comprehensive medical encyclopedia written by Ibn Sina that shaped medical education in the West?

The Canon of Medicine

Which cultural achievement was characterized by intricate geometric patterns, calligraphy, and grand structures?

Architecture

What was a major center of commerce where merchants traded silk, spices, and precious metals

Samarkand

Which innovation, originally from China, was spread through the Islamic world and led to increased literacy?

Papermaking

What type of artistic expression flourished particularly in Persia during this period?

Miniature Painting

What financial innovation emerged during this period that enabled merchants to conduct business more efficiently?

Cheques

Which famous poet explored themes of love, spirituality, and philosophical inquiry during this period?

Rumi

Which empire integrated Persian culture with local traditions in the Indian subcontinent?

Mughal Empire

What was the primary purpose of observatories established in cities like Baghdad and Samarkand?

Celestial Calculations

Which medical text compiled knowledge from various cultures and was written by Al-Razi?

Kitab al-Hawi

What was a significant characteristic of Islamic banking during this period?

Partnership systems

Which city became a major hub of learning and culture under the Abbasid Caliphate?

Baghdad

What role did the Silk Road play in the Islamic Golden Age?

Trade and cultural exchange

How did Islamic scholars contribute to the field of anatomy?

Through precise calculations

What was a key feature of architectural design during this period?

Geometric patterns

Which development helped facilitate long-distance trade?

Steam engines

What type of literature became prominent during this period?

Poetry

What was the primary language of scientific and philosophical texts during this period?

Arabic