Scholarly culture refers to an environment or society that values intellectual pursuits, learning, education, research, and critical thinking. In the context of AP World History: Modern, it specifically relates to the intellectual advancements within Dar al-Islam during this period.
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House of Wisdom: The House of Wisdom was an important center for translation and scholarship in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. It attracted scholars from different cultures who translated ancient Greek works into Arabic while also making significant contributions to various fields of knowledge.
Calligraphy: Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. In Islamic societies, calligraphy played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating knowledge. It adorned religious texts, manuscripts, and architectural structures, reflecting the importance placed on both aesthetics and scholarship.
Ibn Sina: Also known as Avicenna, Ibn Sina was a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields such as medicine, philosophy, astronomy, and physics during the Islamic Golden Age. His works greatly influenced the scholarly culture of Dar al-Islam.