Islam Webquest

Achievements of Islam Webquest

Answer the following as you explore Islam websites
(These need to be answered on paper not typed)

What is Bayt al-Hikmah? What did they accomplish there? (3rd paragraph) http://mec.sas.upenn.edu/marhaba/resource/astronomy.html

Who was Al-Razi? What is he known for? Name one of his books.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/islamic_medical/islamic_06.html

Ibn Sina made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, chemistry, and astronomy. His most enduring legacy, however, was in the field of medicine.
Name 3 contributions or discoveries that he made. http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/islam/learning/ibnsina.html

Why is the number system that we use called Arabic numerals? Where did they come from? http://www.islamicity.com/Mosque/ihame/Ref6.htm

Check out the timeline of Muslim Science. Name 5 areas of contributions to science. http://www.levity.com/alchemy/islam10.html

What is an Astrolabe and how is it used? http://www.astrolabes.org/astrolab.htm

Calligraphy is ornamental writing. Examine the different styles of Arabic Calligraphy. What is the main use of theme of Arabic calligraphy? http://www.islamicart.com/main/calligraphy/styles/index.html

Scroll down about half-way. Name 4 or more English words that come from the Arabic language. http://mec.sas.upenn.edu/marhaba/resource/astronomy.html

Architecture is another contribution of Muslims. Write down 4 observations about Muslim architecture. http://www.islamicity.com/Mosque/ihame/Sec12.htm (half-way down to end of page)

Name one of the most famous Arabic tales. What is it about? Scroll down to the 3 rd to the last paragraph and skim the names of tales. Which sound familiar to you? http://www.art-arena.com/thousand.htm#top

If you love Algebra, who can you thank? What else was he known for? http://www.muslimheritage.com/day_life/default.cfm?ArticleID=317&Oldpage=1

Name 4 areas/observations of Islamic art. http://www.youngartists.com/islamic.htm

Just for fun: Enjoy the following sites as you wait for the bell:

http://www.quia.com/jg/621001.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/18028.html

http://www.islamicity.com/kidscorner/Matching_Game/Matching_Game.htm

http://www.islamicity.com/kidscorner/coloring/