3/28/18 QOD What religion is most popular in the Middle East? Islam is the most popular religion in the Middle East. I can learn about Muslim contributions to modern society.
Agenda 3/28/18 I can and QOD Muslim Contributions Chapter 14 Section 3 Crash Course: The Crusades https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zudTQelzI 4 in 1: The Crusades
Muslim Contributions Cultural Diffusion Most spoke/wrote Arabic Spread of one culture to another Several important trade routes connected Africa, Asia, and Europe Most spoke/wrote Arabic Preserved and translated the works of Greek thinkers like Aristotle
Science and Mathematics Astronomy Named stars and predicted eclipses Improved navigation with the Astrolabe Confirmed the Earth was round Used to know which way to pray Created Chemistry Algebra “the reunion of broken parts” Arabic numerals Originally came from India Muslims improved upon them Added the number “zero”