6. Critical Thinking Activity: Cultural Aspects of Islam The Islamic world grew rapidly during the Middle Ages, spanning from India to the Atlantic Ocean by the eighth century. Complete the following table by selecting the correct statements about Islamic life during the Middle Ages. Check all that apply. Life in the Islamic World During the Middle Ages, Islamic civilization helped to preserve, translate, and spread Greco-Roman philosophy. Many mosques could be found in the Middle East and North Africa in the medieval era, but Muslims did not leave such impressive structures behind when they occupied Europe beginning in the seventh century. The poet Sadi wrote in both prose and verse, including many sonnet-like love poems. Much poetry was produced on the Arabian peninsula in the medieval era, but few early Muslim poets came from Persia. Muslim rulers allowed non-Muslims to live in conquered areas but charged a tax on nonbelievers. Shari'a law, based on the Hadith and existing legal regulations, provided a legal code to govern everyday life. Islamic law is created by an entirely democratic process in which the umma votes once a year. U U U U U

6. Critical Thinking Activity: Cultural Aspects of Islam The Islamic world grew rapidly during the Middle Ages, spanning from India to the Atlantic Ocean by the eighth century. Complete the following table by selecting the correct statements about Islamic life during the Middle Ages. Check all that apply. Life in the Islamic World During the Middle Ages, Islamic civilization helped to preserve, translate, and spread Greco-Roman philosophy. Many mosques could be found in the Middle East and North Africa in the medieval era, but Muslims did not leave such impressive structures behind when they occupied Europe beginning in the seventh century. The poet Sadi wrote in both prose and verse, including many sonnet-like love poems. Much poetry was produced on the Arabian peninsula in the medieval era, but few early Muslim poets came from Persia. Muslim rulers allowed non-Muslims to live in conquered areas but charged a tax on nonbelievers. Shari'a law, based on the Hadith and existing legal regulations, provided a legal code to govern everyday life. Islamic law is created by an entirely democratic process in which the umma votes once a year. U U U U U