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Exploring Islamic Civilization: Influence of the Ummayyah and Greek Cultures

This project focuses on the significant impact of Islamic Civilization, particularly during the Ummayyah dynasty and its interaction with Greek culture. Aimed at youth, the primer delves into the historical contexts of key cities like Alhambra, Cordova, and Knossos, highlighting important figures such as Abdul Rahman I, II, and III. Through engaging group activities, participants will explore the achievements and legacies of both civilizations, fostering a deeper understanding of their contributions to today’s world.

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Exploring Islamic Civilization: Influence of the Ummayyah and Greek Cultures

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  1. That’s Great • Islamic Civilisation • Youth aLIVE Primer Series • 20 January 2007

  2. Scope • Ummayyah • Greek • MR Alhambra and Knossos • Sharing of resources • Project update

  3. Act 1: Great Words • In groups of 2 or 3, write as many words as possible about the following: • Alhambra • Cordova • Knossos • Greek

  4. Introduction to a great Muslim Civilisation • Muslim Spain • Ummayah • Abdul Rahman I • Abdul Rahman II • Abdul Rahman III

  5. Andalusia Map

  6. Now Showing Andalusia

  7. Aegean Sea

  8. Greek Civilisations • Cycladic Civilisation (3000-2000 BC) • Minoan Civilisation (2700-1450 BC) • Mycenaean Civilisation(1600 -1100 BC) • Ancient Civilisation(1150 - 323 BC) • Hellenistic Civilisation(323 - 146 BC)

  9. Cycladic • Early Bronze Age • 3000-2000 BC • Convergence to Minoan

  10. Minoan Crete • 2700-1450 BC • maintained intensive trade • worshipped goddess • Cult symbols - double ax and the bull

  11. Mycenaean Civilisation • 1600 - 1100 BC • Defeated Minoan Crete and Troy • Major cities include Athens Mask of Agamemnon Linear B

  12. Ancient Civilisation • 1150 - 323 BC • culture of Western Civilisation • influence of language, politics and philosophy • Adopted Phoenician Alphabet to Greek Alphabet - αβγδεζηθ • Colonisation - Asia Minor, Cyprus, Ukraine, Italy, Spain, Libya Egypt • Important cities such as Athens, Sparta • Division of free and slave • Alexandra the Great - War of Persia

  13. Hellenistic Civilisation • 323 - 146 BC • Fall of Greek civilisation to the Romans

  14. Act 2: Great Places • Let’s build the following • Knossos • Alhambra

  15. Resources - Books • The Oxford History of Islam, John L. Esposito, 1999, Oxford University Press • The World of Islam, Bernard Lewis, 2002, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London

  16. Resources - Books • Muslims in Singapore – A Shared Vision, Zuraidah Ibrahim, 1994, MUIS • Seeking Knowledge –Teens aLIVE, 2005, MUIS • Sejarah Umat Islam, Hamka, 2002, Pustaka Nasional

  17. Resources - Books • Furio Durando, “GREECE - Splendours of an Ancient Civilisation”, 1997, White Star • Islam, A Short History, Karen Armstrong, 2002, Phoenix Press • Islamic Civilisation in the Malay World, Mohd Taib Osman • Muslims in Singapore – A Photographic Potrait, 1984, MUIS

  18. Resources - Books • 1001 Inventions – Muslim Heritage in Our World, Al-Hassani, 2006, Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation • The World of Islam, Bernard Lewis, 1976, Thames & Hudson • The Oxford History of Islam, John L. Esposito, 1999, Oxford University Press

  19. Resources - Websites • www.muis.gov.sg • www.acm.nhb.gov.sg • www.islamonline.net • www.al-islam.com/eng • www.geocities.com/mutmainaa/history/muslim_inventors.html • www.muslimheritage.com

  20. Project Work • Overview • Research Topic • Questions

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