600-1450+-+Southwest+Asia+-+Theme+2

​ Theme #2: Development and Interaction of Cultures  · __**Religion**__ o Islam
 * Sharia: Islam Holy Book
 * Mecca was the spirtual center
 * Umma
 * hija
 * Ubua

· __**Belief Systems, Philosophies, Ideologies**__ o Moral guidelines based on stories about Muhammad’s life o Muslim philosophers thought that the teachings of Plato and Aristotle were interesting o Pilgrimage to Mecca o Quran (Holy Book) · __**Science and Technology**__ o Educational Institutes promoted Islamic values o Indian mathematics, science, & medicines influenced Muslim culture · __**Arts and Architecture**__ o Bedouin poetry and songs o Temples, Baths, and Theatres o Banks