Islamic Developments

The Islamic Empire once covered much of the Middle East and parts of North Africa. It was based on the Muslim religion, and that faith helped shape its culture and government. The empire was important for many inventions and discoveries, including the siwāk, cartography, hospitals, disinfectant alcohol, algebra, and windmills. What makes the Islamic Empire especially interesting is that it grew from religion; it’s one of the few empires where faith was a main foundation for learning and progress. 

The Islamic Empire once covered much of the Middle East and parts of North Africa. It was based on the Muslim religion, and that faith helped shape its culture and government. The empire was important for many inventions and discoveries, including the siwāk, cartography, hospitals, disinfectant alcohol, algebra, and windmills. What makes the Islamic Empire especially interesting is that it grew from religion; it’s one of the few empires where faith was a main foundation for learning and progress.