Islamic Science Quiz

Around what years did the Islamic Empire thrive?

• A.D. 300–600

• A.D. 650–1250

• A.D. 1500–1700

• A.D. 100–400

Why was trade important in the Islamic Empire?

• It allowed people to escape from cities

• It helped spread money and gold

• It allowed ideas and goods to spread

• It helped build more mosques

Who wrote an early book on algebra?

• Avicenna

• Aristotle

• al-Khwārizmī

• Alhazen

What did Alhazen study?

• Earthquakes

• Planets

• Light and vision

• Plants and trees

What is Alhazen’s biggest contribution to science?

• He discovered germs

• He was the first to use experiments

• He found new stars

• He built the first hospital

What was Avicenna’s job?

• Mathematician

• Astronomer

• Chemist

• Doctor

What was Avicenna’s most famous book?

• Book of Optics

• Canon of Medicine

• Guide to Algebra

• Rays of Light

What did Avicenna realize about disease?

• It could not be cured

• It was caused by light

• It needed careful diagnosis

• It should be treated with math

What was special about the Islamic Empire during the Dark Ages?

• It stopped learning

• It continued science and learning

• It was completely destroyed

• It only focused on religion

What helped bring new ideas to the Islamic cities?

• Television

• People visiting Mecca and trading

• Computers

• Magic