1. 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.

2. Agenda 3/28/18 I can and QOD Muslim Contributions Chapter 14 Section 3
Crash Course: The Crusades
4 in 1: The Crusades

3. 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

4. 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”