Scientific and Cultural Contributions would help Muslims to I.M.P.R.O.V.E. knowledge Contributions of Islamic Civlization

I nclusion of Arabic alphabet in Muslim culture Arabic Alphabet spreads with the religion and gives many people a common language. loads_1/art_of_the_arabic_book.jpg

M athematics like Arabic Numerals (from India) and Algebra Muslims developed the concept of zero.

P ractice of modern medicine Muslim medicine was about 500 years ahead of Europe. Doctors had developed theories about germs and their understanding of anatomy was very accurate.

R eturn to ancient texts that are translated into Arabic Muslim scribes translated many ancient texts that Christians did not value. Many say this helped to spark the Renaissance in Europe.

O h those universities!! First universities are in the Middle East. University of Al Karaouine is the oldest university (859) Al-Azhar University, Egypt

V ery beautiful architecture (Dome of the Rock) and mosaics Understanding of mathematics helped lead to beautiful architecture. Since images of Muhammad and Allah were forbidden, they decorated with geometric shapes.

E xpansion of geographical knowledge Geographers learned about climate patterns and location.

Reflection Which contribution of Muslim culture do you think will be most valuable to Europeans in later years?