Good point, Nigel. It is interesting to note actually that it was during the 'Dark Ages' that the Arab empire flourished most, in the 6th and 7th centuries AD. At this time the Arab Empire covered all of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, modern day Iran, half of Turkey and almost all of modern day Spain and Morocco.
Charlemagne, after conquering much of Europe in the 7th century, then drew on the educational heritage of the British Isles, Italy and Spain (and hence a lot of the Arab empire).
Helloqatar's comment is actually quite true as well. In recent times the notion of educational growth has floundered in the more devout Muslim countries, while in the UK, for instance, a survey of Muslims revealed that 40% wanted to live under Sharia law.
It would be a wonderful thing to see the Arab world known for scientific endeavours, but at the moment it seems to be a region of people unsure of the benefits of seatbelts, anti-smoking campaigns and using mobile phones on aeroplanes.
Good point, Nigel. It is interesting to note actually that it was during the 'Dark Ages' that the Arab empire flourished most, in the 6th and 7th centuries AD. At this time the Arab Empire covered all of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, modern day Iran, half of Turkey and almost all of modern day Spain and Morocco.
Charlemagne, after conquering much of Europe in the 7th century, then drew on the educational heritage of the British Isles, Italy and Spain (and hence a lot of the Arab empire).
Helloqatar's comment is actually quite true as well. In recent times the notion of educational growth has floundered in the more devout Muslim countries, while in the UK, for instance, a survey of Muslims revealed that 40% wanted to live under Sharia law.
It would be a wonderful thing to see the Arab world known for scientific endeavours, but at the moment it seems to be a region of people unsure of the benefits of seatbelts, anti-smoking campaigns and using mobile phones on aeroplanes.