Which of the following best describes Muslim medicine during the Middle Ages?

Question

A.
Muslim doctors used the same procedures used by the ancient Greeks.
B.
It was much more advanced than the medicine practiced by other cultures of the time.
C.
Muslim medicine was based on superstitions rather that science.
D.
It was against the teachings of Islam to perform medical procedure

Answer 1

The best description of Muslim medicine during the Middle Ages is:

B. It was much more advanced than the medicine practiced by other cultures of the time.

During the Middle Ages, particularly in the Islamic Golden Age, Muslim scholars made significant advancements in various fields, including medicine. They preserved, translated, and built upon ancient Greek and Roman medical texts, and made their own contributions, such as the development of hospitals, surgical techniques, and a better understanding of infectious diseases.