Cultural Contributions of the Islamic World

What was one of the key cultural contributions of the Islamic world?

• Development of the steam engine

• Establishment of hospitals

• Invention of the printing press

• Discovery of electricity

What did Islamic doctors use to make bitter medications easier to take?

• Sugar

• Honey

• Sweet syrups

• Fruit juice

What was a significant medical advancement made by Muslims?

• Discovery of penicillin

• Treatment of cataracts

• Development of X-rays

• Invention of the stethoscope

What did Muslims trade as they traveled across the world?

• Only spices

• Only textiles

• Goods and ideas

• Only gold

Which empire did Muslims overcome during their conquests?

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

What was a common disease treated by Islamic doctors?

• Tuberculosis

• Measles

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

Who was the founder of Islam?

• Jesus

• Buddha

• Muhammad

• Confucius

What is the Islamic sacred book called?

• Bible

• Torah

• Vedas

• Qur’an

What architectural feature did Muslim builders learn from the Romans?

• Pyramids

• Domes

• Columns

• Arches

What is the name of the slender towers from which Muslims pray?

• Spires

• Minarets

• Obelisks

• Pagodas