Muslim Geographers Quiz - by Mr. Milos

What did Muslim geographers do with Greek and Roman achievements?

• Ignored them

• Collected and analyzed them

• Destroyed them

• Modified them

Why did Muslims have a great concern for Geography?

• To find hidden treasures

• To explore new lands

• To see signs of Allah

• To conquer other civilizations

Which Muslim geographer traveled throughout Asia and Africa?

• Ibn Battuta

• Al-Mamun

• Mohammad al Idrisi

• Mariam Astrulabi

What was the famous journal written by Ibn Battuta?

• The Rihla

• The Odyssey

• The Travels

• The Explorer

Who greatly supported Astronomical research?

• Ibn Battuta

• Al-Mamun

• Mohammad al Idrisi

• Mariam Astrulabi

Who is known for creating Tabula Rogeriana, one of the most advanced medieval world maps?

• Ibn Battuta

• Al-Mamun

• Mohammad al Idrisi

• Mariam Astrulabi

What did Mariam Astrulabi develop?

• Astrolabes

• Telescopes

• Microscopes

• Compasses

What is the primary function of an Astrolabe?

• To navigate by using the stars

• To measure temperature

• To calculate time zones

• To predict earthquakes

Which century was Mariam Astrulabi born in?

• 5th century

• 10th century

• 15th century

• 20th century

What did Mariam Astrulabi use Astrolabes for?

• Solving mathematical problems

• Predicting the weather

• Navigating the seas

• Calculating distances