Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 8 - Languages and Religions - Thinking Geographically - Page 363: 5

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Arabic numerals are widely used globally because of their efficiency and versatility in mathematical operations. The use of Arabic script is largely restricted to Islamic lands due to the historical spread of Islam through Arab traders and scholars who carried their script with them. The Arabic script became associated with Islamic culture and the Arabic language, leading to its adoption in Islamic lands.
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