Islamic Contributions to Knowledge

What major mathematical system did Islamic scholars refine and introduce to Europe?

• Roman numerals

• Binary code

• Arabic numerals

• Mayan calendar

How did Islamic civilization contribute to medicine?

• They introduced the concept of hospitals and medical schools.

• They banned the practice of surgery, leading many to die.

• They relied only on religious healing.

• They refused to study past medical knowledge.

How did advancements in geography by Islamic scholars affect later exploration and trade?

• They created accurate maps that led to the discovery of new continents

• They developed the astrolabe, which allowed for better navigation and trade across regions

• They focused only on local geography, ignoring global exploration

• They invented the compass, which became the primary tool for navigation

What role did Islamic civilization play in preserving Greek and Roman knowledge?

• They destroyed ancient texts to make room for their own ideas.

• They translated and preserved Greek and Roman works in libraries like the House of Wisdom.

• They ignored ancient knowledge and focused only on their own discoveries.

• They replaced Greek and Roman writings with religious texts stored in the House of Wisdom.

What is a key feature of Islamic architecture used to decorate mosques and palaces?

• Intricate tile mosaics with geometric and floral patterns

• Large stone statues of religious leaders

• Thatched roofs made from palm leaves

• Wooden columns with carved human figures

Which would you NOT expect to see in Islamic art and why?

• Arabic calligraphy featuring verses from the Quran- Calligraphy is a key part of Islamic art, especially for writing religious texts.

• Floral designs- their focus was on spiritual elements rather than nature

• Humans or animals- they believed that only God could create images of humans or animals

• Geometric patterns- they thought that art should be free rather than having a rigid pattern.

Which of the following is a major mathematical concept introduced by Islamic scholars?

• Fractions

• Geometry

• Algebra

• Pythagorean theorem

What role did the House of Wisdom in Baghdad play during the Islamic Golden Age?

• It was a center for military training

• It was a center for religious studies

• It was a center for scientific and intellectual research

• It was a marketplace for trading goods

Which medical practice was advanced by Islamic scholars during the Middle Ages?

• Blood transfusions

• Surgical procedures

• Organ transplantation

• Advanced dental care

How did Ibn Battuta contribute to the spread of knowledge and ideas during his travels?

• By leading military conquests across Europe

• By writing detailed accounts of his journeys that included information about geography, culture, and science

• By translating Arabic texts into Latin for European scholars

• By founding schools and universities in the regions he visited