Sure! Here’s how the various ways that Islamic scholars preserved knowledge and contributed to knowledge can be matched:
Preservation:
- Translation of Greek and Roman texts - This involved translating important works into Arabic, which helped preserve classical knowledge.
- Libraries - Islamic scholars established libraries that stored and shared knowledge, making it accessible for future generations.
Contribution:
- Encyclopedia of medical science - Islamic scholars compiled comprehensive medical texts that included knowledge from various cultures, contributing significantly to medical science.
- Algebra - The development of algebra (the term itself derives from the Arabic "al-jabr") is a key mathematical contribution from Islamic scholars.
- New way to measure latitude and longitude - Islamic scholars made significant advancements in navigation and cartography, contributing to the understanding of geography.
The matches can be summarized as follows:
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Preservation:
- Translation of Greek and Roman texts
- Libraries
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Contribution:
- Encyclopedia of medical science
- Algebra
- New way to measure latitude and longitude