Golden Age of Islam

2. Muhammad’s father-in-law, following ruler after Muhammad’s death
3. Along with his successors, he established Baghdad as the Greatest Muslim center of learning
5. This dynasty ruled in Baghdad from 750 to 1258 AD
10. Flourishing city, renowned for advancements
11. This route towards China was vital betweeen East Asian and European trading
13. Known in Europe as Averroës, lived in Córdoba and influenced European thought
14. Muhammad al-Razi pioneered in study of measles and this
16. This assisted in spreading technologies, knowledge, and culture between peoples
18. Contributed to developing astronomical tables based on Greek and Indian discoveries
19. this was the common job for enslaved people in Muslim society
21. This is the holy book of Islam

1. This art reflected on the diverse traditions of various people who live under their rule
4. Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, built in the early 700s
6. This is the art of producing beautiful handwriting
7. This was the successor to Muhammad as political and religious leader of the Muslim
8. The ability to move in social class
9. After his death the Umayyad dynasty ruled the Muslim empire
12. In Jerusalem, one of the oldest surviving buildings
15. This group Believed leadership should remain in Muhammad’s
17. This group of people had a rich tradition of oral poetry
20. This group that believed any pious Muslim from Muhammads tribe could become leader