Barron's AP World - Chapter 5 The Rise of Islam
In early Islamic civilization, trade and travel were supported by caravanserais—inns for camel caravans—and sakk, letters of credit that inspired modern checks. The Islamic Golden Age saw rich cultural and intellectual achievements, preserving Greco-Roman knowledge, producing literature like The Thousand and One Nights, and advancing learning while Europe was in decline.
caravanserais
inns that provided lodging for camel travelers, and food and water for their camels
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caravanserais
inns that provided lodging for camel travelers, and food and water for their camels
sakk
letters of credit issued by Islamic banks that became the forerunners of modern-day checks
Muslim cultural achievements
Islamic culture in the early Islamic dynasties was very rich, and they had many intellectual achievements; they preserved Greco-Roman culture, crea...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
caravanserais | inns that provided lodging for camel travelers, and food and water for their camels |
sakk | letters of credit issued by Islamic banks that became the forerunners of modern-day checks |
Muslim cultural achievements | Islamic culture in the early Islamic dynasties was very rich, and they had many intellectual achievements; they preserved Greco-Roman culture, created libraries with great works such as “The Thousand and One Nights”, and had many intellectual achievements- and all during a time when Europe was in academic decline |