• Language: Samarian which originated in the region is one of the first written languages in history.
• Mathematics: Algebra and Arabic Numerals originated in the Arab World
• Civilizations/Cities: Arabs founded Mesopotamia and Egypt which are the first civilizations on earth.
• Architecture: Islamic architecture is one of the oldest and most world renown architectures in the world.
• Philosophy: Arab countries are known for preserving ancient Greek writings for the preservation of knowledge.
• Social Science: Ibn Khaldone is one of the founders of social science.
• Astronomy: Some of the first astronomers were Arabs.
• Medicine/Healing: Ibn Seena is an example of one of the earliest practitioners of medicine.

ARAB CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES

Arabs who have immigrated to the United States have worked hard to attain a better life for their families. They have often times left their own countries due to economic hardship, poor educational standards, civil war, expulsion from their native lands and persecution. These motivating factors have allowed for Arabs to become an important force here in the United States.

ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Arabs are employed in a variety of jobs which range from professionals (engineers, doctors, lawyers) to entrepreneurs, business men, gas station attendants etc.

ARABS IN US POLITICS

Arabs have also begun to take part in the political system of the United States. The following is a list of Arabs in the United States Congress:

• Minister of Energy. Abraham Spencer
• Rep. John Baldacci (D)
• Rep. Chris John (D)
• Rep. Nick Rahall (D)
• Rep. Darrell Issa (R)
• Rep. Ray LaHood (R)
• Rep. John E. Sununu (R)