1. Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?

Question

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.

2. 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

3. 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.

Answer 1

1. C. They made it easier to perform calculations.
   Arabic numerals, also known as Hindu-Arabic numerals, include the use of zero and a positional decimal system, which allows for much simpler calculations compared to Roman numerals.

2. A. cotton textiles
   Cotton textiles were highly valued in the Arab world, along with silks, which are also considered valuable trade goods.

3. C. The Romans and Byzantines once ruled some Muslim lands.
   Muslim architecture incorporated elements from Roman and Byzantine styles due to the historical context that included the rule of these empires over regions that later became part of the Islamic world.