Scientific, Mathematical and Medical Advances in the Islam Empire during the Abassid Dynasty

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The many scientific, mathematical, and medical advancement in the Islam Empire during the Abbasid Dynasty in the capital of Baghdad shaped Islam into becoming one of the most influential and intellectual empires. The House of Wisdom brought scholars from all over to Baghdad where they could make new innovations that would influence the surrounding areas such as Europe, and China. These many achievements showed the progression of history as the Islamic Empire thrived in knowledge and shared it with all who they came in contact with. New discoveries in math, science, and medicine made during the Abbasid Dynasty influenced the European Renaissance and affected the world as we know it today. Baghdad was a city flourishing with culture and was the capital of the Islamic Empire during its Golden Age under the Abbasid Dynasty. Unlike the preceding militaristic Umayyad rulers, the Abbasids had focused on maintaining the empire. The capital was changed from Damascus to Baghdad, which was accessible by the Tigris and Euphrates River as well as the Mediterranean Sea, and the Indian Ocean. Its location made it ideal for trade along the Silk Roads and maritime trade. Caravans traveled along the roads with goods that were traded with places as far as China where they imported silk and porcelain (Stearns). Islam expanded the Silk Roads helping to promote trade and a stable economy. The trade routes not only helped to spread goods but along with it came the Islamic culture and knowledge into different parts of the world. These empires benefited each other as new ideas lead to innovations and progression. This period was a time of expansion, distant trade, and most importantly the development of knowledge and education. One of the most import... ... middle of paper ... ...se of Wisdom, Muslim scholars made great discoveries that would influence all who they came in contact with. They spread knowledge along with the goods they traded, and expanded their flourishing empire. The Islamic Empire demonstrates how the achievement of humans and their expansion in knowledge, that history is a tale of progress. Works Cited Al-Hassani, Salim T.S.. 1001 Inventions, The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization. 3rd ed. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society, Print. Lyons, Jonathan`. The House of Wisdom. New York: Bloomsbury Press, 2009. Print. Savage-Smith, Emilie. "Medieval Islam." Islamic Medical Manuscriptsat the National Library of Medicine. N.p.. Web. . Stearns, Peter N.. "Islam From The Beginning To 1300." . N.p., 1 Jan. 2002. Web. . .

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