The document highlights various achievements made by Islamic scholars, including the development of the Arabic number system, algebra, and advancements in chemistry, navigation, banking, education, art, chess, literature, and architecture. Each achievement showcases the influence of Islamic thought on mathematics, science, and culture, particularly in the context of trade and knowledge preservation. These contributions significantly shaped the world during that era and remain impactful today.

3. #1 Can you guess what this achievement is?

4. #1: Number System
•Islamic scholars borrowed the Indian
number system that spread along the Silk
Road.
•Arabic numbers are done in groups of ten
and include the concept of zero.

5. #2 Can you guess what this achievement is?

6. #2: Algebra
•Developed method to solve difficult
math problems, called " Al-Jabar."
•Substitute x , y, and z to solve math
problems.

7. #3
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what this
achievement is?

8. #3: Chemistry
•Islamic scholars were the first to
separate compounds.
•For example, they discovered that all
metals were a mixture of sulfur and
mercury, and that gold was a perfect
balance of them.

9. #4
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what this
achievement
is?

10. #4: Navigation
•Improved the astrolabe (invented originally by the
Greeks) to make it a very reliable tool to determine
direction.
•Added ways to calculate longitude, latitude, and
directions. This helped Muslims find the location
of Mecca, and sailors find their destination.

11. #5
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what this
achievement is?

12. #5: Banking
•Muslim caliphs were among the first to
have widespread banks.
•Trade grew since they allowed
merchants to cash checks at any Islamic
banks.

13. #6
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achievement is?

14. #6: Education
•Islamic scholars translated Greek, Persian, and
Indian works into the "House of Wisdom.”
•A major center in modern day Baghdad
contained massive libraries open halls for
debate, taught multiple languages, and
preserved culture for millions.

15. #7
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achievement is?

16. #7: Art
•Muslims artists used geometric and
floral patterns instead of making art of
people and animals.
•Created a unique style that attracted
attention of markets around the world.

17. #8
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what this
achievement is?

18. #8: Chess
•Indian game that was made very
popular by Muslim intellects.
• The challenge of the game made it very
popular at the House of Wisdom.

19. #9 Can you guess
what this
achievement is?

20. #9: Literature
•Poetry is one of greatest Islamic art styles.
•Usually sung and kept short.
•Arabian Nights is a collection of Arabic folktales
about a genie and a magic lamp.

21. #10
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achievement is?

22. #10: Architecture
•Beautiful mosques built to show respect for
Allah and Muhammad.
•Used domes, columns, and geometric designs in
work.