The Golden Age of Islam

What was the geographical extent of the Islamic Empire in the ninth century?

• From today's India to France

• From today's Pakistan to Spain

• From today's Iran to Italy

• From today's Turkey to Portugal

Who led the team of Islamic mathematicians and astronomers in the Sinjar Desert in 827?

• Al-Farabi

• Al-Kindi

• Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

• Ibn Sina

What scientific instrument did al-Khwarizmi use to measure the circumference of the Earth?

• Sextant

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Telescope

How many miles did al-Khwarizmi's team walk before the sun's angle changed by one degree?

• 60 miles

• 68 miles

• 72 miles

• 80 miles

What was the calculated circumference of the Earth according to al-Khwarizmi's measurements?

• 20,000 miles

• 22,000 miles

• 24,480 miles

• 26,000 miles

What mathematical concept, invented by al-Khwarizmi, is fundamental to computer programming today?

• Calculus

• Algebra

• Algorithms

• Geometry

Which city was considered the "jewel in the crown" of the Islamic Empire in Spain?

• Granada

• Seville

• Cordoba

• Madrid

How many columns were in the praying hall of the Great Mosque in Cordoba?

• 500

• 650

• 850

• 1000

What was the approximate number of books in the Royal Library in Cordoba compared to the largest Christian libraries at the time?

• 1,000 books

• 10,000 books

• 100,000 books

• 400,000 books

What architectural style is the Great Mosque in Cordoba a fusion of?

• Gothic and Islamic

• Roman and Islamic

• Byzantine and Islamic

• Persian and Islamic