5.4 The golden age of Islam

What was a key reason for the achievements of the Islamic people during the golden age of Islam?

• Military conquests

• Trade expansion

• Love of learning and focus on education

• Agricultural development

What was the House of Wisdom?

• A palace built by the first caliph

• A famous mosque in Damascus

• A great library and learning centre in Baghdad

• The name of the first Islamic university

Which famous book of literature was written during the golden age of Islam?

• The Odyssey

• The Tale of Genji

• One Thousand and One Nights

• The Book of Kings

What happened to the House of Wisdom in 1256?

• It was expanded by Islamic scholars

• It was turned into a hospital

• It was destroyed by Mongol invaders

• It was moved to Cairo

Who was Al-Rhazi?

• An astronomer

• A famous Islamic poet

• A renowned Islamic doctor and writer

• The founder of the House of Wisdom

Which field did Al-Khwarizmi contribute to most significantly?

• Literature

• Theology

• Mathematics and astronomy

• Medicine

Why did Islamic scientists study the stars and planets?

• For religious purposes only

• To develop calendars

• To navigate and aid sea travel

• To calculate taxes

What mathematical system allowed for complex discoveries during the golden age?

• Roman numerals

• Greek symbols

• Arabic numeral system

• Hindu arithmetic

What branch of mathematics did Al-Khwarizmi help develop?

• Calculus

• Algebra and trigonometry

• Geometry only

• Statistics