Worksheets4.4 Achievements of Islamic Civilization
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?
They were more accurate
They were easier to read
They were based on the Quran
They made it easier to use the decimal system
Sufi philosophers and writers were mainly interested in
passing down traditional folk
expressing religious beliefs
recording history of the dynasties
praising tribal and military leaders
Which of the following were among the most valuable trade good produced in the Arab world?
cotton textiles
silk
furs
spices
How did Muslim scholars build upon Greco-Roman culture?
They adopted Latin as the language of education.
They translated and studied ancient texts.
They copied Roman architectural styles.
They modeled their universities after medieval schools.
What type of math did Al-Khwarizmi develop?
Long division
Multiplication
Algebra
Calculus
What three continents were linked by trade routes through Arabia?
Europe, Asia, and North America
Asia, Africa, and Australia
Europe, Africa, and Antarctica
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Which is NOT an example of a textile?
cotton cloth
Persian
wool sweater
leather boots
True or False: Islamic culture developed entirely independent from the rest of the world
True
False
How did Muslims use calligraphy?
to build mosques
to calculate the position of stars
to decorate walls, tapestries, and books
to determine in which direction was Mecca
