Islamic Contributions: Algebra
Although it is unlikely that we will ever know if the Muslims played a role in the development of the telescope, there are several well documented artistic and scientific accomplishments that were either discovered or perfected during The Golden Age of Islam (800-1000 ). During this time, Islamic scholars translated Greek, Indian and Persian texts, studied them, and helped to further investigations in the areas of math, science and medicine. The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution in Europe drew upon the discoveries and contributions made by the Muslims to the fields of mathematics and the sciences. Yet these accomplishments often remain unappreciated. |
Islamic Algebra Questions
1. How might "the science of balancing and restoration" be important to the Islamic faith? 2. When did the Muslims advance the world's knowledge of algebra? 3. What is one of the most basic concepts of algebra that was developed by the Arabs? 4. What basic concepts of algebra were developed by the Muslims? 5. What Muslim was famous for his work in advancing algebra? What did he do? 6. Who benefited from al- Khwarizmi's translation of Algebra in the early 13th century? 7. What famous Italian mathematician was influenced by al-Khwarizmi's work in algebra? 8. What other contribution did the Muslims make to the field of mathematics? |
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How Islam Influenced Science
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95/science.html
Algebra
Classical Roots of the Scientific Revolution
http://metalab.unc.edu/expo/vatican.exhibit/exhibit/d-mathematics/Greek_math.html
The Origins of Algebra
https://www.britannica.com/topic/algebra
Arab contributions to mathematics and the introduction of the Zero
https://www.livescience.com/27853-who-invented-zero.html
How Islam Influenced Science
http://www.ais.org/~bsb/Herald/Previous/95/science.html
Algebra
Classical Roots of the Scientific Revolution
http://metalab.unc.edu/expo/vatican.exhibit/exhibit/d-mathematics/Greek_math.html
The Origins of Algebra
https://www.britannica.com/topic/algebra
Arab contributions to mathematics and the introduction of the Zero
https://www.livescience.com/27853-who-invented-zero.html