SCIENCE COUNTRY
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- 2. A region and cultural area in the Americas, extending from central Mexico to parts of Central America.
- 8. A branch of mathematics that deals with symbols and the rules for manipulating them, developed further by Muslim mathematicians.
- 9. Part of a region known for the rise of Islam and significant contributions to science during the Golden Age.
- 10. The science of diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness, with significant contributions from civilizations like Egypt and India.
- 12. A branch of physics focused on the study of light, significantly advanced by Ibn al-Haytham.
- 13. Known for its monumental pyramids, early medical practices, and advancements in astronomy and mathematics.
- 15. The continent where early scientific and mathematical developments, such as geometry and metallurgy, took place.
- 16. A Mesoamerican culture that contributed to education, agriculture, and medicinal practices.
- 18. The study of celestial objects and phenomena, extensively developed by civilizations like the Maya, China, and the Middle East.
- 19. Refers to followers of Islam who contributed to various scientific fields during the Golden Age.
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- 1. The largest continent, home to ancient civilizations like India and China, which made significant contributions to science and technology.
- 3. An ancient civilization known for its advanced knowledge in astronomy and mathematics, particularly in Mesoamerica.
- 4. A civilization renowned for inventions like the compass, papermaking, and gunpowder, as well as traditional medicine.
- 5. A major world religion that played a pivotal role in the development of science during the medieval period.
- 6. The second part of the region name where Islam flourished, fostering scientific and mathematical advancements.
- 7. The scientific discipline involved with elements and compounds, pioneered by early Muslim scholars like Jabir ibn Hayyan.
- 11. A South American civilization famous for its road networks, stone structures, and quipu system.
- 14. The abstract science of number, quantity, and space, developed across various ancient civilizations, including India and Egypt.
- 17. A South Asian country known for Ayurveda, advanced mathematics, and early astronomical theories.