Social Studies Council Rock School District 1 How did the role of women change during the Abbasid caliphate 1 They lost status 2 Were confined to harems Secluded roomschambers for women only ID: 631839
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Muslim society and culture
Social StudiesCouncil Rock School District Slide2
1. How did the role of women change during the Abbasid caliphate?
1. They lost status
2. Were confined to haremsSecluded rooms/chambers for women only 3. Covered hair & had to wear veils Slide3
2. What were some contributions of Muslim scholars to astronomy?
1. Discovered stars2. Created an accurate calendar
3. Perfected the astrolabe
ancient astronomical “computer” for solving problems relating to time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky.Slide4
3. What was the connection between Muslim scholars and the scholars of ancient Greece?
Many ancient Greek works were translated to Arabic and studied, which stimulated further study of the Ancient world. Slide5
4. What are minarets?
distinctive towers on mosques from which faithful are called to prayer Slide6
5. Why was calligraphy a major means of artistic expression in the Muslim world?
1. Artists copying the Quran sought perfection in reproducing the word of Allah
2. Developed into its own art form Slide7
6. Omar Khayyam is a popular poet in the west as well as the Muslim world. Why do you think this is so?
The questions Khayyam explored are universal, such as…
1. Mathematics2. Geography3. Astronomy
4. Science 5. Music Slide8
7. Evaluate this statement: “the Quran and other Muslim scriptures deal strictly with religious topics.” explain YOUR RESPONSE.
Untrue, also defines family roles, rules for behavior, treatment of slaves, and trade relations. Slide9
5 Things we learned today
1. Minarets-high towers on mosque for prayer2. Ancient Muslim astronomers perfected the astrolabe3. Calligraphy way to beautify the words of the Quran
4. Muslim females wear veils in public5. The Quran is more than a religious text, it’s a way of life