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Friday, October 15, 2010

10/15 Homework - Chapter 10, Section 3

Use the online textbook (Link and username/password to the right) to read Chapter 10, Section 3: "Muslim Civilization's Golden Age". As you read take appropriate notes in your journal, and complete the following assignment, to be stamped on Wednesday 10/20.

1. Through what actions was social mobility possible in Muslim society? How does this compare to social mobility in the United States today?
2. What achievements did Muslims make in economics, art, literature, and science?
3. How could slaves gain their freedom in Muslim society?
4. How did business methods of Muslim merchants encourage trade and industry? (Be specific!)
5. What were the central themes of Muslim literature and Arab poetry?
6. How did Ibn Khaldun improve the study and writing of history?
7. Who had access to education, and what were the emphasized subjects?

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