1. What was the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?
The House of Wisdom was a major center of learning in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a library, translation center, and research institute.
2. What areas did Islamic scholars make significant advancements in?
Islamic scholars made significant advancements in many areas, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, geography, philosophy, and literature.
3. What major work did Ibn Sina (Avicenna) contribute to the field of medicine?
Ibn Sina (Avicenna) contributed the Canon of Medicine, a five-volume medical encyclopedia that synthesized the medical knowledge of the time and became a standard medical textbook in Europe for centuries.
4. What famous work in mathematics was written by Muhammad al-Khwarizmi?
Muhammad al-Khwarizmi wrote the book Kitab al-Jabr (The Book of Restoring and Balancing), from which the term "algebra" is derived. This book was a major contribution to the field of mathematics.
5. What is the significance of the Arabesque art form in Islamic civilization?
The Arabesque art form, which features intricate geometric patterns and designs, is significant because it represents a unique Islamic artistic tradition that has influenced art throughout the world. Islamic artists used this form to create beautiful and intricate decorations in architecture, textiles, and other forms of art.
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Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?
A.
They were more accurate.
B.
They were based on the Quran.
C.
They made it easier to perform calculations.
D.
They were easier to read.
A.
They were more accurate.
B.
They were based on the Quran.
C.
They made it easier to perform calculations.
D.
They were easier to read.
C. They made it easier to perform calculations.
Which of the following were among the most valuable trade goods produced in the Arab world?
A.
cotton textiles
B.
silks
C.
furs
D.
spices
A.
cotton textiles
B.
silks
C.
furs
D.
spices
D. Spices.
Why did Muslim architecture incorporate Roman and Byzantine elements?
A.
The Arab Muslims were conquered by the Romans.
B.
Many Romans lived in the Arab Muslim empire.
C.
The Romans and Byzantines once ruled some Muslim lands.
D.
Muslims valued Roman and Byzantine architectural styles the most.
A.
The Arab Muslims were conquered by the Romans.
B.
Many Romans lived in the Arab Muslim empire.
C.
The Romans and Byzantines once ruled some Muslim lands.
D.
Muslims valued Roman and Byzantine architectural styles the most.
C. The Romans and Byzantines once ruled some Muslim lands.
Answers: c, a, c.
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