Islamic Accomplishments

Which of these is true of Islamic mosques?

• They all had similar architectural styles

• They usually had different architectural styles

• They were places where Islamic scholars studied

• They were usually small structures

Which of these was considered to be one of the most glorious Muslim cities in the middle ages?

• Jerusalem

• Antioch

• Baghdad

• Dubai

In 830, who founded the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

• Allah

• Caliph Ibn Talib

• Muhammad

• Caliph al-Ma'mun

Select all that apply

Muslim scholars studied works from all across the world including...

• Persia

• India

• China

• Greece

What Spanish city was was the muslim capital of Europe? (Hint: Its libraries held more than 400,000 books)

• Madrid

• Cordoba

• Mecca

• Barcelona

Who did the Muslims learn the art of paper making from?

• The Ummayads

• The Abassids

• The Chinese

• The Japanese

What is "A Thousand and One Nights"?

• One long poem

• The name of a famous Muslim war

• A collection of short stories

• The name of Muhammad's autobiography

Which of these were invented by Muslim geographers/make makers?

• Compass

• Maps

• Astrolade (Helps navigate using stars)

• Telescope

What is a Hajj in Islamic tradition?

• Prayer to God

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Alms Giving

• Fasting

Who was known as the father of Algebra?

• Al-Khwarizimi

• Cyrus the Great

• Muhammad

• Euclid