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

2. I nclusion of Arabic alphabet in Muslim culture Arabic Alphabet spreads with the religion and gives many people a common language. http://www.ursispaltenstein.ch/blog//images/up loads_1/art_of_the_arabic_book.jpg

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

4. 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. http://www.unc.edu/student/orgs/cams/bringithome/bih.jpg

5. 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. http://www.rqad.leeds.ac.uk/Photos/paper.jpg

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

8. 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.

9. E xpansion of geographical knowledge Geographers learned about climate patterns and location. http://static.flickr.com/38/124275488_4e02e1686e.jpg

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