Discoveries in the Muslim world and Al-Idrisi's Amazing Map

______________ wrote a study about the people of India and their history.

Al-Idrisi's map showed South at the top of the map.

"He who travels to seek knowledge is in the path of Allah till he returns? Is this in

Book of Roger gives details about famous people in 12th century.

This Muslim Prince invited astronomers from all over the known world to study at his observatory in Samarqand.

King Roger invited Al-Idrisi to do what?

Who is Al-Idrisi?

Sailors used this device to sight dry land and also pirates

The sundial showed

Book of Roger contains how many maps?

The ____________ measured the height of the stars and the sun above the horizon

Al-Idrisi made the Final map on what material?

The astrolabe was used for

How did magnetic compass helped?

This Muslim scientist corrected many of the Ptolemy's mistakes and advanced astronomy and geography.

How long did it take Al-Idrisi to create the map?

What do we call people who travel? You can select more than one answer.

Who wrote the book "Safarnama"?

______________________ tried to show how the land, climate and food supply affected the rise of states and empire.

Where is "Dome of the Rock"?

Prince Ulugh Beg was a good scientist himself and made corrections to Ptolemy's star catalog.

Who wrote the book, "Book of Roger"?

Vasco da Gama relied heavily on a Muslim navigator to guide him in his famous voyage.

____________________ decided to go on a hajj when he was 21 years old.

He was a great Muslim traveler who visited many lands. He studied Islamic law. He trained to be a qadi (Judge)

Ribats and Khanaqahs are

The kamal helped to fix the ship's position in relation to the North star

Which device was a "guiding line" for the sailors? It helped them navigate the ships.

______________________ described how rivers froze, and how wood cracked as the frozen water inside it expanded.

Which early device helped people to find landmarks