MATHEMATICS AND ASTRONOMY (Medieval Islamic contributions)

Flashcards covering key concepts from medieval Muslim contributions to mathematics and astronomy.

When did Medieval times span according to the notes?

500s to 1500s.

What allowed for blending of cultures within medieval Muslim empires?

Their vast extent and religious tolerance.

What role did medieval Muslim leaders and scholars play in relation to ancient knowledge?

They preserved and built on the intellectual works of ancient Greece, Persia, and India.

Which Greek mathematicians' works did Muslim scholars revive and develop further?

Euclid and Archimedes.

Which areas of mathematics did Muslim scholars develop further?

Geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.

What number system did Muslim scholars promote, eventually becoming the world standard?

The decimal number system.

What were observatories used for in medieval Muslim science?

Plotting the movement of the stars, calculating dates for religious ceremonies, and aiding navigation.

What overarching contribution did these mathematical and astronomical advances make?

They helped build a foundation for modern civilization.