Islamic Math and Science Review

What numeral system introduced the numbers we use today?

• Arabic Numeral System

• Mayan Numeral System

• Greek Numeral System

• Roman Numeral System

Who wrote the first algebra textbook?

• Al-Khwarizmi

• Euclid

• Pythagoras

• Archimedes

Which star is named by Islamic astronomers?

• Sirius

• Polaris

• Vega

• Aldebaran

What is one reason the Islamic Golden Age is important today?

• It introduced the concept of democracy

• It was the first era to use electricity

• It led to the discovery of America

• It preserved and expanded ancient knowledge

Where did Arabic scholars borrow the numerals shown from?

• Greece
• Persia
• India
• Byzantine

What Islamic invention that shows navigation at sea is shown?

• Astrolabe
• Compass
• Lateen Sail
• Calligraphy

Medieval Muslims adapted and improved the astrolabe to use for 

• defense 
• printing
  
• irrigation
  
• navigation