The religion of Islam significantly influenced knowledge-making in the greater Mediterranean and western Asian world. Islamicate scholars gave us terms such as algebra, algorithm, alcohol, and alkali. We'll dive into Islamic medicine and...

This lesson discusses Islam from a historical and religious standpoint, tracing its origin in the 7th century Middle East to the present day, while introducing its main divisions and sects. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Islam."

This lesson will focus on the art of Islam. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Islamic Art."