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Field of Literature

Indian literature is believed to be the oldest in the world

The Shruti literature is concerned with the "revealed or the heard"

The Smriti is concerned with "that which is remembered"

The Shakuntala written by Kalidasa is the first famous drama of India

Arabic literature was first created during the 4th and 7th century

- literature made up of short personal qasida (odes)

*odes usually express love of nature, bravery, themes of love, struggle, pursuit, and supremacy of God

Qur'an became the essential focus of learning

"One Thousand and One Nights", "Rubaiyat" were the most beloved and read Arabian literatures

Well known among poets

1. Amru al-Kais

2. Antara

3. Zuhair

Field of Painting

The paintings of the Ajanta Caves are the most significant early Indian paintings

Islamic paintings usually picture of elements of repeated geometric floral and plant designs known as arabesque

Indian Sculpture and Architecture

Indian architecture began with the Harrapan civilization.

Arabic Sculpture and Architecture
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Islamic architecture and sculpture were influenced by the Roman, Byzantine, and Persian arts. The Islamic architectural styles are usually seen in their Mosque, tomb, Palace, and Forts. The Dome of the Rock of Jerusalem is one of the most important and famous Islamic architecture.

Dance and Music in South and West Asia

India has numerous classical dance styles. The oldest of which is the Natyashastra from which all the other Indian classical dance styles are derived from.

The story of the dance-dramas has to be told through actions. Hence, Indian dances include intricate forms of facial expressions (mudra), movements of the hands (hasta), and the mock of various moods like anger, envy, greed, lust, ego, etc.

Indian music was actually tended to be sacred and temples serve as places for practice to please their gods and devotees. Examples of Indian musical instruments are the...

Tambora

Sarod

Satar

Tabla and others

Arabian music is independent and alive

The West Asian dance, along with the Indian classical dance is considered as one of the ancient dances reflecting seamless gesture. The dance is presently known as the "Belly Dance".

Arabian music was composed of poetry put to music

Musical instruments such as the harp, lyre, drums, tambourine, flute and reed are variations of the Arabs' early musical instrument

Field of sports

The history of Asian sport dates back to the Vedic era.

Earliest sports activities such as hunting, swimming, boating, archery, horse riding, wrestling, and fishing.

The origin and development of these sports activities are closely related with the work, defense, and entertainment of the time.

Chess

The word "checkmate" was evidently from Shan Mat, which means "the king is dead"

A.K.A. Chatur-Anga

Playing Cards

The game of cards was invented by Sags.

Originated in India and was originally known as Kridapatrams

Martial Arts

Ancient India claimed to have been the origin of judo and karate

Judo and karate are reflections of Buddhist  attitude toward life.

Mathematics

Algebra also came from the Arabs who also made advances in trigonometry

Astronomy

The astrolable was used by the Arabs to record the exact time of sunrises and sunsets.

Medicine

Arabs who pioneered and improved the therapeutic arts of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Al-Razi was the first to ascertain smallpox and measles and allied these diseases with human infection, he also came the invention of mercurial ointment and the use of animal guts for sutures or stitches

Ibn Sina, the greatest writer of medicine during Middle Ages. Avicenna pioneered the study of mental health

Horticulture

Al-Filahat and Ibn al-Awan discovered the method of grafting, soil conditoning, and the curing of the diseased vines and trees

The Arabs were the ones responsible for the wine industries

Medicine

Al-Filahat and Ibn al-Awan discovered the method of grafting, soil conditoning, and the curing of the diseased vines and trees

The Arabs were the ones responsible for the wine industries

Crafts

The Arabs raised small-scale crafts to perfection. These are made-up of glass wares, ceramics, and textile weaves.

Arabs were also keen in silk weaving. Arab linens made of Muslim cotton, and Shiraz wool became bywords for quality among Europeans

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8. Arabesque
- Islamic paintings usually picture elements of repeated geometric floral and plant designs

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Indian literature is believed to be the oldest in the world

The Shruti literature is concerned with the "revealed or the heard"

The Smriti is concerned with "that which is remembered"

The Shakuntala written by Kalidasa is the first famous drama of India

Arabic literature was first created during the 4th and 7th century

- literature made up of short personal qasida (odes)

*odes usually express love of nature, bravery, themes of love, struggle, pursuit, and supremacy of God

Qur'an became the essential focus of learning

"One Thousand and One Nights", "Rubaiyat" werw the most beloved and read Arabian literatures

Indian literature is believed to be the oldest in the world

The Shruti literature is concerned with the "revealed or the heard"

The Smriti is concerned with "that which is remembered"

The Shakuntala written by Kalidasa is the first famous drama of India

Arabic literature was first created during the 4th and 7th century

- literature made up of short personal qasida (odes)

*odes usually express love of nature, bravery, themes of love, struggle, pursuit, and supremacy of God

Qur'an became the essential focus of learning

"One Thousand and One Nights", "Rubaiyat" werw the most beloved and read Arabian literatures

The paintings of the Ajanta Caves are the most significant early Indian paintings

Islamic paintings usually picture of elements of repeated geometric floral and plant designs known as arabesque

Indian architecture began with the Harrapan civilization.

Islamic architecture and sculpture were influenced by the Roman, Byzantine, and Persian arts. The Islamic architectural styles are usually seen in their Mosque, tomb, Palace, and Forts. The Dome of the Rock of Jerusalem is one of the most important and famous Islamic architecture.

India has numerous classical dance styles. The oldest of which is the Natyashastra from which all the other Indian classical dance styles are derived from.

The story of the dance-dramas has to be told through actions. Hence, Indian dances include intricate forms of facial expressions (mudra), movements of the hands (hasta), and the mock of various moods like anger, envy, greed, lust, ego, etc.

Indian music was actually tended to be sacred and temples serve as places for practice to please their gods and devotees. Examples of Indian musical instruments are the...

Tambora

Sarod

Satar

Tabla and others

Arabian music is independent and alive

The West Asian dance, along with the Indian classical dance is considered as one of the ancient dances reflecting seamless gesture. The dance is presently known as the "Belly Dance".

The history of Asian sport dates back to the Vedic era.

Earliest sports activities such as hunting, swimming, boating, archery, horse riding, wrestling, and fishing.

The origin and development of these sports activities are closely related with the work, defense, and entertainment of the time.

The word "checkmate" was evidently from Shan Mat, which means "the king is dead"

The game of cards was invented by Sags.

Ancient India claimed to have been the origin of judo and karate

Judo and karate are reflections of Buddhist  attitude toward life.

Algebra also came from the Arabs who also made advances in trigonometry

The astrolable was used by the Arabs to record the exact time of sunrises and sunsets.

Arabs who pioneered and improved the therapeutic arts of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Al-Razi was the first to ascertain smallpox and measles and allied these diseases with human infection, he also came the invention of mercurial ointment and the use of animal guts for sutures or stitches

Ibn Sina, the greatest writer of medicine during Middle Ages.

Avicenna pioneered the study of mental health

Al-Filahat and Ibn al-Awan discovered the method of grafting, soil conditoning, and the curing of the diseased vines and trees

The Arabs were the ones responsible for the wine industries

Civilization is also indebted to the Arabs for their cosmetics such as lipsticks, nail polishes, eye shadows, and others.

Jewelries were inspired by the fashion and adornments of ancient and medieval Arabs

The Arabs raised small-scale crafts to perfection. These are made-up of glass wares, ceramics, and textile weaves.

Arabs were also keen in silk weaving. Arab linens made of Muslim cotton, and Shiraz wool became bywords for quality among Europeans

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6. Raksha
- to protect
7. Horticulture
- science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers

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4.Theology
- study of religious faith, practice and experience and worship are integrated in Indian dances
5.Oud
- guitar and mandolin are similar to their pear-shaped stringed instrument

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3. Agra Red Fort
- colossal structure on the bank of river Yamuna

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1.  Kalidasa

- wrote Shakuntala, the     first famous Indian drama
2.  Amru al-Kais

- well-known poet
Antara

- well-known poet
3.Zuhair

- well-known poet
4.Sags

- invented the playing of cards
5.Al-Khwarizmi

-invented Algebra
6.Al-Biruni

- concluded the possibility of earth's rotation at it's own axis
7.Galileo Galilee

- proved the earth's rotation at it's own axis
8.Al-Razi

- considered an authority on infection
- invented the mercurial ointment and the use of animal gut for sutures and stitches
9.Ibn-Sina

- the greatest writer of medicine during Middle Ages.
10.Avicenna
- pioneered the study of mental health
11.Al-Filahat

- discovered the method of grafting, soil conditioning and the curing of diseased vines and trees.
12.Ibn al-Awam

- discovered the method of grafting, soil conditioning and the curing of diseased vines and trees.

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1. Zaynab
- considered the first modern Arabic literature
2.  Arjuna's Penance
- one of the biggest stone carvings in the world
- comprises over hundred figures of earth creatures as well as gods
- delicately carved on a rock
- mystery how such a skillful carving was done

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South and West Asian Contributions to Civilization in the field of...

literature

painting.

Indian Sculpture and Architecture

Arabic Sculpture and Architecture

Dance and Music in South and West Asia

South and West Asian Contributions to Civilization in the field of...

sports

chess

playing cards

martial arts

mathematics

astronomy

medicine

horticulture

crafts

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Explain the effects of the South and West Asian nations' beliefs, traditions, and philosophies on their contribution to civilizations

Analyze ideas that would be of importance in the development of the assigned tasks

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Analyze the contributions of South and Western nations of Asia in the field of...

literature

architecture

sculpture

painting

music

dance

sport

others

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Turning Points Asian History