4.4 Achievements of Islamic Civilization

Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?

• They were more accurate

• They were easier to read

• They were based on the Quran

• They made it easier to use the decimal system

Sufi philosophers and writers were mainly interested in

• passing down traditional folk

• expressing religious beliefs

• recording history of the dynasties

• praising tribal and military leaders

Which of the following were among the most valuable trade good produced in the Arab world?

• cotton textiles

• silk

• furs

• spices

How did Muslim scholars build upon Greco-Roman culture?

• They adopted Latin as the language of education.

• They translated and studied ancient texts.

• They copied Roman architectural styles.

• They modeled their universities after medieval schools.

What type of math did Al-Khwarizmi develop?

• Long division

• Multiplication

• Algebra

• Calculus

What three continents were linked by trade routes through Arabia?

• Europe, Asia, and North America

• Asia, Africa, and Australia

• Europe, Africa, and Antarctica

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

Which is NOT an example of a textile?

• cotton cloth

• Persian

• wool sweater

• leather boots

True or False: Islamic culture developed entirely independent from the rest of the world

• True

• False

How did Muslims use calligraphy?

• to build mosques

• to calculate the position of stars

• to decorate walls, tapestries, and books

• to determine in which direction was Mecca