Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom for Kids | Bedtime History

The video explores the House of Wisdom in ancient Baghdad, highlighting its role in cultural exchange and knowledge preservation. It delves into the translation of Greek scrolls into Arabic, scientific and mathematical advancements, and artistic achievements during the Islamic Golden Age. The decline of this era due to the Mongol invasion and its lasting legacy are also discussed.

What activities were taking place in the House of Wisdom?

• Cooking and gardening

• Military strategy and planning

• Sports and physical training

• Translation, mathematics, art, and astronomy

What was one of the main goals of the House of Wisdom?

• To build the tallest building

• To translate ancient texts into Arabic

• To create new languages

• To conquer new territories

Who is considered the world's first true scientist by some historians?

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Ibn al Haitham

Which mathematical field has its origins in an Arabic word meaning 'the reunion of broken parts'?

• Algebra

• Statistics

• Geometry

• Calculus

What was the astrolabe used for during the Islamic Golden Age?

• Navigating underground tunnels

• Predicting weather patterns

• Calculating the position of celestial bodies

• Measuring land area

Which famous collection of stories was created during the Islamic Golden Age?

• The Odyssey

• 1001 Nights

• The Divine Comedy

• The Canterbury Tales

What event led to the decline of the Islamic Golden Age?

• The Black Death

• The Mongol invasion

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America