Life in the Islamic Empire Review

What is al-Khwarizmi credited with introducing to the Arab world?

• Indian numerals

• Roman numerals

• Greek numerals

• Egyptian numerals

What type of system did Indian civilization create that is mentioned in the text?

• Decimal place value number system

• Binary number system

• Hexadecimal number system

• Octal number system

What word came from the title of al-Khwarizmi's book?

• Algorithm

• Geometry

• Calculus

• Trigonometry

What is al-Khwarizmi often referred to as?

• The Father of Algebra

• The Father of Geometry

• The Father of Calculus

• The Father of Trigonometry

What does the word "al-jabr" mean?

• Completion

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What process does "al-jabr" refer to in mathematics?

• Removing negative terms from an equation

• Adding fractions

• Solving quadratic equations

• Calculating derivatives

What does the term "al-muqabala" mean?

• Reduction or balancing

• Addition or subtraction

• Multiplication or division

• Integration or differentiation

What is the significance of al-Khwarizmi's book "Hisab al-jabr w'al muqabala"?

• It is regarded as the first book written on algebra

• It is the first book on geometry

• It is the first book on calculus

• It is the first book on trigonometry

What does the word "algorithm" commonly refer to in mathematics?

• A step-by-step problem-solving procedure

• A geometric shape

• A type of number

• A mathematical constant

What is the Alhambra a testament to?

• The power of modern architecture

• The power and beauty of Islam

• The power of ancient Greek art

• The power of Roman engineering