The Culture of the Islamic World

The Culture of the Islamic World

by Vic Kovacs
The Culture of the Islamic World

The Culture of the Islamic World

by Vic Kovacs

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Overview

Islam is one of the world's major religions, and in ancient times, the Islamic world was one of the world's major societies. This volume provides a sweeping look at the important contributions people of the Islamic world made to learning, architecture, trade, the military, and religion. Readers will learn about the "birth" of Islam through the height of Islamic rule, life in the Ottoman Empire, and the culture's decline. Coverage of architecture, education, class structure, trade, and the role of men and women supports elementary social studies curricula. Readers will gain an essential understanding of daily life in the culture, as well as its long-standing legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781499422580
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2016
Series: Ancient Cultures and Civilizations Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range: 9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Birth of Islam 4

Chapter 2 The Ottoman Empire 8

Chapter 3 Life in the Islamic World 14

Chapter 4 Islamic Architecture and Sciences 20

Chapter 5 Toward Modern Times 20

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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