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4.4 Achievements of Islamic Civilization

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?

a)

They were more accurate

b)

They were easier to read

c)

They were based on the Quran

d)

They made it easier to use the decimal system

2.

Sufi philosophers and writers were mainly interested in

a)

passing down traditional folk

b)

expressing religious beliefs

c)

recording history of the dynasties

d)

praising tribal and military leaders

3.

Which of the following were among the most valuable trade good produced in the Arab world?

a)

cotton textiles

b)

silk

c)

furs

d)

spices

4.

How did Muslim scholars build upon Greco-Roman culture?

a)

They adopted Latin as the language of education.

b)

They translated and studied ancient texts.

c)

They copied Roman architectural styles.

d)

They modeled their universities after medieval schools.

5.

What type of math did Al-Khwarizmi develop?

a)

Long division

b)

Multiplication

c)

Algebra

d)

Calculus

6.

What three continents were linked by trade routes through Arabia?

a)

Europe, Asia, and North America

b)

Asia, Africa, and Australia

c)

Europe, Africa, and Antarctica

d)

Europe, Asia, and Africa

7.

Which is NOT an example of a textile?

a)

cotton cloth

b)

Persian

c)

wool sweater

d)

leather boots

8.

True or False: Islamic culture developed entirely independent from the rest of the world

a)

True

b)

False

9.

How did Muslims use calligraphy?

a)

to build mosques

b)

to calculate the position of stars

c)

to decorate walls, tapestries, and books

d)

to determine in which direction was Mecca