Science and Technology Across Civilization Quiz

What was the name of the ancient city located in the northern region of Hijaz, currently Saudi Arabia, inhabited by Thamud and Nabatea?

• Mecca

• Medina

• Mada'in Salih

• Jeddah

Who is known as the 'Father of Medicine' in Greek civilization?

• Hippocrates

• Ibn Sina

• Galen

• Al-Razi

What does the Arabic word 'al-jabr' mean in the context of mathematics?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Restoring the balance in the equation

• Subtraction

Which Islamic scientist is known as the 'Father of Algebra'?

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Khawarizmi

• Al-Battani

• Al-Biruni

What was the purpose of Baitul Hikmah, founded by Caliph Harun al-Rashid?

• Public library

• Religious temple

• Military training center

• Royal palace

Who was the Islamic astronomer from Persia who catalogued over 1000 stars?

• Al-Razi

• Abdul Rahman al-Sufi

• Al-Battani

• Al-Khawarizmi

What was the main contribution of Al-Battani to astronomy?

• Catalogued stars

• Interpreted astronomical tables

• Wrote about forms and movements

• Set schedule on solar eclipse

Which civilization introduced a 365-day calendar system based on 12 months of the year?

• Ancient Egypt

• Greek

• Mesopotamia

• Persian

What was the main focus of scholars and students in Cordova during its peak?

• Mathematics

• Agricultural techniques

• Astronomy

• Engineering technology

What did the Islamic mathematicians focus on in terms of the number system?

• Roman numerals

• Alphabetical system

• Indian-Nomenclature system

• Chinese numerals