G.11 - W.H. STUDY GUIDE - EOT. 2 - PART 2

What significant mathematical contribution did Islamic scholars transmit to Europe?

• The astrolabe

• Trigonometry

• Geometry

• The Indian numerical system with zero

Which Muslim scholar was renowned for his medical encyclopedia and understanding of disease transmission?

• Ibn-Khaldun

• Omar Khayyám

• Al-Razi

• Ibn Sīna

What instrument perfected by Muslims aided European navigation to the Americas?

• The astrolabe

• The compass

• The sextant

• The quadrant

What characterized Ibn-Khaldun's view of history?

• Linear progression

• Random occurrences

• Cyclical patterns

• Religious determinism

Why did Islamic religious art typically avoid depicting living beings?

• Lack of artistic skill

• Cultural preferences

• Political restrictions

• Religious teachings

What architectural feature of mosques was used to call faithful to prayer?

• Dome

• Courtyard

• Minaret

• Gateway

What is the term for the geometric patterns in Islamic art?

• Calligraphy

• Mosaics

• Arabesques

• Frescoes

Where is the Alhambra located?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

• Granada

What innovation from China helped spread knowledge in the Islamic world?

• Printing press

• Paper making

• Silk production

• Pottery techniques

What type of decoration was commonly used in Islamic art?

• Human figures

• Battle scenes

• Arabic letters

• Religious icons