Islamic Achievements

What was Baghdad known for during the Islamic Empire?

• Being the smallest city

• A center for trade and culture

• The capital of Europe

• A desert town

What did the House of Wisdom in Baghdad represent?

• A place for shopping

• A center for learning and scholarship

• A military base

• A religious temple

What important concept did the Muslims adopt from ancient India and Babylon?

• The concept of music

• The concept of Zero

• The concept of art

• The concept of poetry

Why did Muslims build hospitals?

• For entertainment

• For treatment and training

• For military purposes

• For shopping

Which of the following was a significant/new contribution to geography made by medieval Muslims?

• They invented the compass.

• They created the first maps of the stars.

• They divided the world into climate zones.

• They built the first airplanes.

What type of art did Muslims create that avoided images of humans and animals?

• Floral and geometric designs

• Portraits

• Sculptures

Which of the following was a popular recreational activity among Muslims?

• Swimming

• Polo

• Video games

• Soccer

What was the purpose of using calligraphy in Islamic culture?

• To create advertisements

• To record the words of God beautifully

• To write novels

• To create maps

How did the Arabic numerals improve mathematics?

• They were harder to use than Roman numerals.

• They made calculations easier and more accurate.

• They were only used for art.

• They replaced letters with numbers.

What did Ibn Sina contribute to medicine?

• He wrote a book on poetry.

• He discovered electricity.

• He explored the treatment of diseases.

• He invented new sports.