Maryam al-Haj Leah and Astrolabes

What was the primary language used in the time and place where people collaborated globally to advance science?

• Science

• Arabic

• English

• Latin

Who was Maryam al-Haj Leah?

• A 10th-century scholar known for her work in mathematics

• A 10th-century scholar known for her work in instrument making

• A 10th-century scholar known for her work in medicine

• A 10th-century scholar known for her work in astronomy

What was Maryam al-Haj Leah famous for?

• Her philosophical writings

• Her skillful instrument making

• Her poetry

• Her medical discoveries

What is an astrolabe?

• A medieval device for land navigation and time telling

• A medieval device for medical diagnosis

• A medieval device for cooking

• A medieval device for writing

What modern device is an astrolabe compared to in the video?

• A telescope

• A smartphone

• A compass

• A computer

Where did Maryam work constructing astrolabes?

• Damascus

• Aleppo

• Cairo

• Baghdad

Who employed Maryam in Aleppo?

• Saif al-Dalla

• Al-Ma'mun

• Harun al-Rashid

• Al-Kindi

What is significant about Maryam al-Haj Leah's documentation?

• She was the first woman to become a ruler

• She was the first woman to travel to space

• She is a rare documented case of a woman working in science in early Muslim civilization

• She was the first woman to write a book

What is considered the true sign of intelligence according to the video?

• Knowledge

• Power

• Imagination

• Wealth

What can you become if you dare to imagine like those before us?

• A warrior

• A creator who brings dreams to life

• A ruler

• A philosopher