Picking up mathematics and astronomy from where the ancient Greeks had left off, Arab scholars paved the way for the Copernican revolution and the rebirth of science in Europe. This program reveals the Empire of the Caliphate's role in developing the Indo-Arabic decimal system, algebra, and algorithms and in refining the science of optics and the Ptolemaic model of the solar system. The application of astronomy to sacred ends, such as accurately fixing the time for prayers, the direction of Mecca, and the start of Ramadan, is also considered. (Portions in French with English subtitles)

Films Media Group

Islamic civilization, Mathematics, Arab--History, World history, Science and math

When the world spoke Arabic: the golden age of Arab civilization

Hussein, Mahmoud (Author of screenplay, etc.), Calderon, Philippe (Director), FIT Production (Firm), Cinquieme (Firm), Canal Sur Television (Firm), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)

00:30:31 (HH:MM:SS)

English, French

Higher education

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	Publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

This video is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.

https://54098.surd9.group/show.php?pid=njcore:17352

pid=njcore:17352

njcore:17352

View MARC Record | View Full Record