POP Quiz! 08/28/23 Updated

Which viewpoint is correctly supported by this passage?

• Islamic scholars merely carried knowledge onward from previous, ancient periods of history.

• The Islamic World made no serious contributions to the fields of science or mathematics.

• Arab scientists used knowledge from former civilizations to create new advancements in science.

• Muslim scholars often struggled to translate important Greek and Roman texts.

Based on your knowledge, what was the original purpose for the House of Wisdom?

• A library where texts from other regions would be translated into Arabic.

• A storage center for Islamic and other Holy texts and scriptures.

• A center for learning and discovery.

• An accounting firm to serve bank functions for international traders.

The House of Wisdom in Baghdad ultimately served what primary function for the Islamic World?

• A library for translated works.

• A fortification against invaders.

• A center for learning and discovery.

• A palace of gold and luxuries.

The following illustrations best support which innovation of the Islamic Golden Age?

• The use of the Astrolabe to determine direction and distance between two points.

• Camera Obscura and our understanding of how light works with our vision.

• Modern day trigonometry supported by algebraic equations.

• Surgical practices and the use of cat-gut for internal stitching.

Which of the following arguments could best be supported by the evidence provided in these images?

• The Islamic Golden Age was less successful compared to the Song Chinese and more similar to Medieval Europe's era.

• The Islamic Golden Age made major contributions to modern day inventions and our understanding of science and math.

• A great deal of the Islamic Golden Age innovations were simply ideas passed down from Greek and Roman philosophers and scientists.

• Trade contributed to the extension of Islamic ideas as the Abbassid Caliphate financially benefitted from their sell.

Ibn al-Haytham or Alhazen is also contributed as being the first scientist for his use of this method which requires experiments to prove a hypothesis.

• Cause and Error

• Socratic Discussions

• The Scientific Method

• Adaptation

Which of the following answer best describes a claim made by the author of the quote, Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, PhD?

• Sufi missionaries were typical for their time and most focused on convincing others to convert to the Islamic faith.

• Sufi were often unwelcome to the South Asian subcontinent and even among most of the Modern Middle Eastern area.

• Proselytizing converts was not as much of a goal for Sufis as was celebrating their faith and spirituality through self-expression.

• Sufi mystics often used intimidation to coerce individuals of the Hindu faith tp convert even though the change was often temporary.

The Sufi Movement of the 13th century most supported the spread of Islamic teaching to...

• Spain

• India

• Southeast Asia

• Northern Africa

The dance of the Whirling Dervishes can best be described as...

• A tantric meditation where the dancer quietly reflects on their relationship between God (Allah) and themselves.

• A vivid celebration of enthusiastic cries, hymns, and musical outbursts.

• The attempt to explain to others what the Islamic faith practices without words.

• The artistic expression of Islam's success over others.

This image depicts what aspect of Medieval China's socio-political order?

• Prisoners who committed minor infractions were forced to complete remedial tasks.

• Government candidates had to complete a series of literary compositions.

• Single males were kept apart from married couples

• Acceptance into college required students complete entrance exams.