Achievements of the Islamic Empire
History: KS3, topic 1.3.2
Achievements of the Islamic Empire
The Islamic Golden Age saw tremendous advancements in various fields.
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Achievements in mathematics
- Scholars like Al-Khwarizmi made significant contributions to mathematics.
- Al-Khwarizmi developed algebra.
Achievements in astronomy
- Islamic astronomers made groundbreaking discoveries, thanks to which:
- The accuracy of celestial maps was improved
- Sophisticated astrological instruments were developed
Medical encyclopaedia
- In medicine, figures such as Al-Razi and Ibn Sina (Avicenna) wrote comprehensive medical encyclopaedia.
- Medical encyclopaedias were used in both the Islamic world and Europe for centuries.
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