During Islam's Golden Age, many intellectual, economic, and political achievements were made. Important advances included the development of algebra and other mathematical concepts, the establishment of early forms of banking and credit, and the spread of knowledge through the widespread adoption of paper which facilitated trade and communication. Politically, rulers were known as caliphs and established Islamic empires and systems of governance. Intellectually, advances were made in fields like mathematics, medicine, and science through the work of scholars. Overall, it was a period of great prosperity and advancement across many domains.

1. The Golden Age of Islam
By: Lauren Bendesky

2. Islam’s
Richest Times
Gold is a very valuable
mineral. Similarly, during
Islam’s golden age, many
valuable achievements were
made and people were in
existence. Achievements
were made in art, medicine,
science, architecture, and
literature.

3. The finding of the method used to create Chinese paper resulted from the exchange
and act of trading. Creating Chinese paper was more efficient than making papyrus or
parchment, and as a result communicating by writing became more available. The
usage of paper diffused throughout the empire, and spread into the entire society.
Stores started to sell paper and books, and businesses conducted their business with
the use of a type of credit that is equal to checks that are used in current times.
Economic Accomplishment

4. Intellectual
Accomplishment
During the golden age of Islam, a
myriad of intellectual achievements
were made. The concept of the
number zero allowed for the
creation of algebra. A textbook
about algebra was written by Al-
Khwarizmi, which was used as the
standard for many centuries. The
creation of algebra still holds a
great significance today. Most
students learn algebra in school
and this form of mathematics is
utilized in fields including
engineering and medicine.

5. During the golden age in Islam, heirs to the Prophet who ruled became referred to
as Caliphs. They were spiritual commanders of Islam. The Islamic empires that
came after the golden age became called Caliphates as a result. This holds much
importance because it acted as a guideline for subsequent empires to know
whom to choose as the next leader of their society. In addition, it allowed for
organization politically.
Political Accomplishment

6. Social
Accomplishment
As a result of trade and
communication with other people
who also traded allowed the
Muslim people to communicate
with others. This social exchange
between people was significant
because it led to the finding of
the method utilized to create
Chinese paper.

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