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7.18 Islamic Contributions

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This chart lists several mathematical concepts that were advanced by Muslim civilizations. Which mathematical concept completes this chart?

a)

algebra

b)

calculus

c)

division

d)

multiplication

2.

These are important literary works that were created in one society. Which society created these literary works?

a)

Greek

b)

Japanese

c)

Muslim

d)

Russia

3.

How did Muslim scholars impact the study of mathematics?

a)

Muslim scholars developed algebra.

b)

Muslim scholars invented geometry.

c)

Muslim scholars used counting tools.

d)

Muslim scholars discovered even numbers.

4.

Which statement about Islamic civilizations is the most accurate?

a)

Early Muslim society did not value art.

b)

Early Muslim society did not keep written records of information.

c)

Early Muslim society did not value literature.

d)

Early Muslim society had knowledge of medicine and science.

5.

This is a diagram of the phases of the moon that was created by Al-Biruni in the 11th century. It provides evidence for which statement?

a)

Early Islamic society had a detailed understanding of astronomy.

b)

Early Islamic society was influenced by European ideas.

c)

Early Islamic society focused only on Asian religions.

d)

Early Islamic society did not support the arts.

6.

Based on this drawing, how did Islamic civilizations make advancements in medical sciences?

a)

They studied the works of other civilizations.

b)

They decreased the role of religion in scientific research.

c)

They developed the scientific method.

d)

They studied and modeled the human body.

7.

This chart lists several mathematical contributions by an ancient civilization. Which ancient civilization completes this chart?

a)

China

b)

Greece

c)

Japan

d)

Muslim

8.

Which civilization developed algebra and determined the difference between measles and small pox?

a)

French

b)

Islamic

c)

Japanese

d)

Orthodox

9.

What conclusion can be made about the legacy of Muslim scholars?

a)

Due to their beliefs, many Muslims spent a great deal of their time in worship and were unable to study the world.

b)

Muslim scholars had many significant discoveries in the fields of medicine, math, and astronomy.

c)

Many Europeans traveled to Arabia for an opportunity to work with famous Muslim scholars.

10.

Minarets on mosques in Spain demonstrate which cultural influence?

a)

Christianity during the Inquisition

b)

China during the Tang dynasty

c)

humanism during the Renaissance

d)

Islam during the Middle Ages

11.

Which statement is true about Islamic society in the 12th century (1100s)?

a)

Islamic society had a detailed understanding of geography and cartography.

b)

Islamic society was isolated and did not interact with other civilizations.

c)

Islamic society did not have a large trade network.

12.

How did early Islamic civilizations contribute to the development of the arts in the Middle East?

a)

Marble Structures

b)

Porcelain Dolls

c)

Decorative Rugs

d)

Wooden Friezes

13.

Algebra and other complex mathematical concepts came to Europe from which culture?

a)

Jewish

b)

Native American

c)

Muslim

d)

South American

14.

Which is a result of Islamic expansion on Western Europe?

a)

a written alphabet

b)

a decimal system

c)

a democratic government