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IIIe. The Islamic World
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Topics for III. AP Themes: 1000-1450
Disclaimer
Most of the information on these websites is dated and refers back to an earlier version of the AP® World History Curriculum.
The Impact and Spread of Islam
Muslim Scientists, Mathematicians and Astronomers Before European Renaissance, 700-1500 C.E.
This site covers the worldwide spread and impact of Islam during the years 700 to 1500 C.E. It has many links to topics on science, technology, and astronomy.
 Muslim Scientists, Mathematicians, and Astronomers
Spread of Islam in West Africa
The influence of Islam in the Sudanic states (Ghana, Mali, Songhai) with many links to broader Islamic influence in Africa.
Spread of Islam in West Africa
Islam in Africa
This site provides a useful timeline of Islamic expansion in Africa.
Islam in Africa
The Muslim Invasions
This site discusses the impact of Islam on India.
The Muslim Invasions
Collapse -- Why Do Civilizations Fall: Mali & Songhai
This Annenberg-CPB site addresses the rise and fall of empires, including the Maya, Mali, and Songhai, and other empires.
Collapse -- Mali & Songhai
Islam and Indigenous African Culture
Part of the " Baobab Project," this site discusses the influence of Islam on indigenous African cultures.
Islam and Indigenous African Culture
Islamic Arts, Sciences, Culture
The Sources of Arab Culture, Its Components and Characteristics
This essay presents the sources and ingredients of Islamic thought and culture.
The Sources of Arab Culture, Its Components and Characteristics
Science in Islam
This site is a discussion of science in Islam with many illustrative links.
Science in Islam
Abu Ali Al-Hussain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina
Abul-Waleed Muhammad Ibn Rushd
These two sites discuss the famous mathematician and astronomer, Ibn Sina, known in the West as Avicenna, and the influential philosopher Muhammad Ibn Rushd, known in the West as Averroes.
Abu Ali Al-Hussain Ibn Abdallah Ibn Sina
Abul-Waleed Muhammad Ibn Rushd
Turkish Embassy
This site of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Washington, DC, contains a section about Turkish art and culture, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Turkish Embassy
Islam and Islamic History and The Middle East
This site focuses on Arabic numerals and links to many aspects of Islamic culture.
Islam and Islamic History and The Middle East
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