1.2.2 Cultural and intellectual achievements

• What does Dar al-Islam mean in Arabic?

  House of Islam
• Order the regions included in Dar al-Islam during c. 1200 to c. 1450.

  1️⃣ Middle East

  2️⃣ North Africa

  3️⃣ Spain

  4️⃣ Central Asia
• Match the region with its historical significance within Dar al-Islam.

  Middle East ↔️ Origin of Islam

  North Africa ↔️ Trade routes to Europe

  Spain ↔️ Crossroads of cultures

  Central Asia ↔️ Strategic trade hub
• What is Arabic calligraphy used for?

  Writing the Quran
• What types of literary works were produced in Dar al-Islam during this period?

  Epics, romances, philosophical works
• What are three architectural features of grand mosques in Dar al-Islam?

  Domes, minarets, intricate designs
• What role did music play in Dar al-Islam during this period?

  Accompanied poetry and religious ceremonies
• What field did Dar al-Islam pioneer with surgical techniques and pharmacology?

  Medicine
• What era was influenced by the cultural and intellectual achievements of Dar al-Islam?

  Renaissance