7SSt Islamic Golden Age

Who was Al-Khwarizmi?

• Al-Khwarizmi was a Persian mathematician and the father of algebra.

• Al-Khwarizmi was a famous poet and actor from Baghdad.

• Al-Khwarizmi was a scientist known for his work in astronomy and philosophy.

• Al-Khwarizmi was an ancient Greek philosopher and thinker.

What numeral system did Al-Khwarizmi establish?

• Roman numeral system

• Binary numeral system

• Octal numeral system

• Hindu-Arabic numeral system

What is the significance of the work 'Al-Maqalah fi Hisab al Jabr Wal Muqabalah'?

• It is a historical account of ancient mathematics.

• It is a foundational text in algebra.

• It is a biography of a famous mathematician.

• It focuses on the philosophical implications of numbers.

From which word is 'Algebra' derived?

• al-jabirun

• al-jabir

• algebraic

• al-jabr

What mathematical concept is named after Al-Khwarizmi?

• Calculus

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

What contributions did Omar al-Khayyam make to poetry?

• He explored themes of love, nature, and existential reflection.

• He focused solely on political themes in his poetry while studying government and constitution.

• His poetry primarily dealt with scientific theories and mathematics.

• Omar al-Khayyam wrote epic novels about historical events and folk lore.

What does the name 'Omar al-Khayyam' mean?

• Omar al-Khayyam means 'Omar the poet'.

• Omar al-Khayyam means 'Omar the tent maker'.

• Omar al-Khayyam means 'Omar the philosopher'.

• Omar al-Khayyam means 'Omar the king'.

How did Omar al-Khayyam reform the Persian Solar calendar?

• Omar al-Khayyam created the Jalali calendar, which accurately calculated the solar year and included a leap year system.

• Omar al-Khayyam introduced the lunar calendar to Persia and included a leap year system.

• Omar al-Khayyam created the Jalali calendar based on the phases of the moonand included a leap year system.

• Omar al-Khayyam created the Jalali calendar by eliminating leap years.

Where is Omar al-Khayyam buried?

• Cairo, Egypt

• Baghdad, Iraq

• Tehran, Iran

• Nishapur, Iran

What fields did Al-Khwarizmi work in besides mathematics?

• Physics, chemistry, and biology

• Engineering, medicine, and sociology

• Astronomy, geography, and history

• Philosophy, literature, and art