Muslim Contribution Assessment Alyssa Bernstein

Algebra Algebra was introduced by Muslim scholars. It is a great contribution to today’s society because it creates all of the formulas that make machines, electricity and more. Most important

Astronomy Before Muslims, astronomers thought the Earth was the center of the Universe. Now, people have knowledge about the Sun, moon, stars, and planets thanks to Muslim astronomers.

Hospitals Hospitals were first established by Muslims. Each hospital was designed to promote health, cure diseases, and teach doctors. Hospitals help cure the diseased now too and save many people each day.

Book Making Book making was introduced by Chinese artisans. This made books more available to people. Now, books are used to teach, or to read for fun.

Banking System The Muslim banking system created checks. This helps people all over the world handle their money.

Herbal Medicines and Pharmacies Herbal medicines and pharmacies in the Islamic empire helped find sedatives and medicines to help cure diseases. This helps in today’s society because people have found cures for diseases based on Muslim methods.

Zoology Muslim lifestyle was dependent on animals, so the Muslims were interested in learning more about them. Now, people know about animals and how to help preserve their habitats and help to keep species from going extinct.

Irrigation and Wells Irrigation and wells were important to the Muslims because water was scarce in the desert. The Muslims perfected the waterwheel, too. This helps today’s society because now, people need to use the methods the Muslims used to use and preserve the water in America.

House of Wisdom The house of wisdom was an educational institute in Baghdad, where scholars from all over the world came and taught. The house of wisdom saved some Greek classics that we earn about oday.

Chess Chess was introduced to the Muslims by the Persians. It became very popular among the Muslims because of the difficulty. Today chess is played all over the world for fun and competiton.

Geometric and Floral Design