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Quiz about Islamic Prime 1
Quiz about Islamic Prime 1

Islamic Prime 1 Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about people and civilizations of the Islamic World's "Golden Age".

A multiple-choice quiz by SalamKhan. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
SalamKhan
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
310,645
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
547
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Question 1 of 10
1. What profession did al-Khwarizami have? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which fields did Al-Jazari flourish and make most contributions? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Why is Ibn-Sina important to the world? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was Ibn Rushd? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is Al-Jazari's best known invention? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What did Osman I do? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was Torghil Beg? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who founded the Umayyad Caliphate? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What two things is Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz known for doing while he was Caliph? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What Caliphate was Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz Caliph of? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What profession did al-Khwarizami have?

Answer: Mathematician

Using his knowledge of Greek, Latin, and some Indian languages, al-Khwarizami launched new ideas in the mathematical community and made great advances, mostly in algebra. He was an extremely intelligent man but is not well known, which is unfortunate.
2. In which fields did Al-Jazari flourish and make most contributions?

Answer: Math and Science

The brilliant boy al-Jarzari was born in is present day Iran, at the time it was the Safavid Caliphate. He later moved to Baghdad and found his new home at the "House of Wisdom". He created some amazing inventions like water pumps, elephant clocks, and gear systems.
3. Why is Ibn-Sina important to the world?

Answer: He wrote a medical encyclopedia

In this encyclopedia Ibn-Sina published many new cures for diseases and common viruses. Thanks to him, Europe slowly stopped bleeding its patients. Also Europe used this encyclopedia as their medical text book for many ages.
4. What was Ibn Rushd?

Answer: All of these

Ibn Rushd (also known as Averroes) was a brilliant man from Cordoba in Spain. He wrote countless books that criticized the religions of the day and was an expert theologian. He also greatly influenced the teachings of Thomas Aquinas, Thomas More and John Calvin.
5. What is Al-Jazari's best known invention?

Answer: Water pumps for an entire city

Because Al-Jazari created these systems of irrigation the Islamic world and the Middle East could receive water through pumps under ground much like we do today. As a matter of fact, the whole pipeline system of the modern day era is based ultimately on Al-Jazari's model.
6. What did Osman I do?

Answer: All of these

Osman was born somewhere in the Eurasian steppe but was driven out by the Mongols, because of this he lead a group of refugees to the Seljuk Turks land and gained some power for himself. Later he tricked the Seljuk Turk leader, Alaadaan and claimed the land as his and founded the Ottoman Empire.
7. Who was Torghil Beg?

Answer: Founder of the Seljuk Turks

Toghril Beg founded the Seljuk Turks in 1092 and lead them to take parts of Asia Minor. He also took areas in the Middle East and took the city of Jerusalem from the Christians (converted by the Seljuks to Islam) - which provoked the First Crusade.
8. Who founded the Umayyad Caliphate?

Answer: Mu'awiya ibn ' Abi Sufyan ( Muawiyah I)

Mu'awiya ibn 'Abi Sufyan ( Muawiyah I) was the grand-nephew of Abu Bakr which entitled him to some power so he lead his rebellious army against his ruling brother and made an Empire for himself, the Umayyads. He took the city of Damascus as his capital to command what soon became his vast empire.
9. What two things is Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz known for doing while he was Caliph?

Answer: Lived modestly and enforced the Sharia

Unlike most rulers of the day that had money, Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz chose to follow the Sharia and live a modest life. He looked down upon men that had more than one wife, and he chose to live in an average size house in the city. He also dressed as if he was a common civilian.
10. What Caliphate was Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz Caliph of?

Answer: Umayyad

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz Caliph was the third Caliph or the Umayyads and was a believer in the Sharia and the, "true Muslim way", as he said.
Source: Author SalamKhan

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