Unit 5: Muslim Innovations and Adaptations

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Across
  1. 2. The main language of learning and science
  2. 4. Device used to locate position using the sun or stars
  3. 5. Muslim house of worship
  4. 7. The blending and spreading of ideas between cultures
  5. 10. Popular Muslim sport played on horseback
  6. 12. Board game Muslims helped spread to Europe
  7. 13. Changes to make something better
  8. 15. Number system brought to Europe by Muslims (1, 2, 3…)
  9. 17. Mathematics used to solve problems with unknown numbers
Down
  1. 1. Tower on a mosque where the call to prayer is given
  2. 3. Muslim medical centers that treated and trained doctors
  3. 6. New ideas that improve how people live
  4. 8. Decorative art using repeated geometric and plant designs
  5. 9. Important mathematical concept meaning “nothing”
  6. 11. Art of beautiful handwriting used to copy the Qur’an
  7. 14. A famous Muslim city built as a “round city” and center of learning
  8. 16. Instrument used to find direction and help with navigation