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

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

1 answer

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

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

Muslim scholars and physicians made significant advancements in medical knowledge, combining and building upon the knowledge of ancient Greek, Roman, and Persian medicine. They established hospitals, wrote comprehensive medical texts, and emphasized observation and experimentation, which contributed to the development of medicine during that period.