Ancient Astronomy and Astronomy in Islamic Civilization

Which ancient civilization is known for creating some of the earliest detailed astronomical records?

• A) The Greeks

• B) The Babylonians

• C) The Romans

• D) The Chinese

Which of the following is a significant contribution by Islamic astronomers?

• A) Development of the telescope as we know it today

• B) Invention of precise observational instruments and mathematical techniques

• C) Discovery of the law of gravity

• D) Formulation of the heliocentric model

Islamic civilization preserved and expanded upon ancient astronomical knowledge through translations and innovations.

• A) True

• B) False

In which region did early Islamic astronomy primarily flourish?

• A) East Asia

• B) Middle East

• C) South America

• D) Northern Europe

Which instrument was significantly improved by Islamic astronomers for celestial observations?

• A) Sextant

• B) Astrolabe

• C) Telescope

• D) Barometer

Which language was predominantly used by Islamic scholars to document their astronomical observations?

• A) Latin

• B) Greek

• C) Arabic

• D) Sanskrit