researcher is credited with having invented algebra. A) Al-Khwarizmi B) Al-Hazen C) Rumi D) Rhazes Points Earned: 5.0 Correct Answer(s): A Correct 4. An Arabic term meaning "in the direction of Mecca‚" it identifies a niche found in a mosque intended to indicate the direction in which to pray. A) hegira B) mihrab C) haj D) hadith Points Earned: 5.0 Correct Answer(s): B Correct 5. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan erected this building complex as a tomb and monument for his
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died on 887 in Cardoba Abbas Ibn Firnas use to live in the Emirate of Córdoba. Ibn Firnas was affected by the one named Armen Firman in 852 CE. He was no researcher however by watching the nature around him and in view of a simple comprehension of the mechanics of flight‚ he developed a suit of silk with wood strengthened bars. Taking his rough machine‚ Armen Firman moved to the highest point of a minaret of the fantastic mosque in Qurtuba and bounced. He didn’t fly‚ he dove however luckily his flying
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Alexander Thomas Mrs. Jones Period 6 17 September‚ 2013 Spain Did you know that Spain has the lowest age of consent for sexual activity? Spain is the third largest country in Europe. Spain was not originally just called Spain; it was called Kingdom of Spain. Spain originated in 16th century. The kingdom of Spain has a long history and the culture developed with the world over time. The Hispanic race also keeps family customs throughout the family‚ and passes down to future generation.
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For as long as I can remember‚ I’ve been a Christian. I was raised in a Christian family‚ with Christian values‚ and Christian ways. So‚ I didn’t actually realize that there were other religions until I became old enough to have an understanding. And even still‚ I truly did not realize the enormity of other belief systems‚ like Judaism and Islam; until learning Global Studies last year. The nation of Islam contains 1.61 billion followers (known as Muslims). This makes Islam the second largest religion
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I. Introduction The Aljafería Palace is a medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century and located in the heart of present day Zaragoza‚ Spain. The palace reflects the splendor attained by the kingdom of the taifa of Zaragoza at the height of its grandeur. Today‚ the Aljaferia Palace contains the Cortes or regional parliament of the autonomous community of Aragon. The structure holds unique importance in that it is the only conserved testimony of a large building of Spanish Islamic architecture
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became a functional type with the construction of the Great Mosque of Damascus on the most sacred site in the city (on top of the ancient temple of Jupiter and in place of the basilica of St. John the Baptist). This building served as a point of reference for builders (and for art historians) for the birth of the Arab plan. Mosaics from the riwaq (portico) of the Great Mosque of Damascus. Mosaics from the riwaq (portico) of the Great Mosque of Damascus. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is indisputably
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the cultural‚ economic‚ and political impact of Islam on EUROPE between 1000 CE and 1750 CE. Beginning- Muslim Spain Middle- The Crusades End- Ottoman Empire The Muslims build libraries and universities. Cities‚ such as Córdoba‚ become cultural centers. In fact‚ it was one of the richest and most sophisticated cities in Europe at the time. The Muslims introduce new crops and new agricultural technology. The Muslims share their architectural and poetic styles. Isabella and
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sentence cannot be ignored on the discussion of Islam and the intolerance of religion. The controversy over Cordoba House‚ the planned Islamic culture centre and mosque near Ground Zero‚ turned into a debate about Islam and “Islamophobia”‚ the hatred and scared of non-Muslim towards Muslim because of violence and cruelty of some Muslims especially the Islamist. “Anti-jihadist” who lead the anti-mosque campaign such as
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LIGHT AND ARCHITECTURE CÉSAR PORTELA Architect There is no need to define what natural light is‚ but we do need to remember that this light allows us to define what is around us‚ by day and night: the changing perception of the things or the bodies on which it impacts‚ and the space that contains them. Light‚ or absence of light‚ can also transform this space in each season‚ each day of the year‚ each hour of the day‚ each moment. With regard to Architecture‚ What is Architecture? Lao-Tse said
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complete the following sentences that trace the development of Andalusian civilization. • The first Spanish Umayyad‚ Abd al-Rahman‚ forced Charlemagne’s forces to retreat into France. • The 50-year reign of Abd al-Rahman III saw the defense of Córdoba from both the Fatimids in Africa and the Christians to the north. After his death‚ the caliphate fragmented into many smaller principalities. • The Almoravids and Almohads of North Africa invaded Spain in the 11th century to enforce strict Muslim
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