Science and Technology in Islamic History Quiz

What does the word 'science' originate from?

• Greek 'Techne' and 'Logos'

• Latin 'scio, scire or scientia'

• Arabic 'sina'ah'

• Persian 'ilm'

What is the definition of science according to the Bilingual Dictionary?

• An organized knowledge based solely on material or factual

• A knowledge generated through observations and beliefs

• A structured group of knowledge related to the study of living and non-living things

• A systematic knowledge and action associated with industrial processes

What is the more precise meaning of technology according to its etymology?

• A systematic knowledge and action associated with industrial processes

• An art or hand work combined with systematic discourse or words

• A practical knowledge more theoretical than science

• A knowledge that can be tested or proven to be true

What is the principle of Tauhid in relation to technology?

• Technology should be used to increase faith in God and bring people closer to Him

• Technology should be used in a way that does not conflict with Islamic teachings

• Technology should be applied justly and not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used as a means to prosper nature and not to destroy it

What is the principle of Khilafah in relation to technology?

• Technology should be used to increase faith in God and bring people closer to Him

• Technology should be applied justly and not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used in a way that does not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used as a tool to observe and study the evidence of Allah's existence

What is the principle of Halal and Haram in relation to technology?

• Technology should be used in a way that does not conflict with Islamic teachings

• Technology should be applied justly and not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used to increase faith in God and bring people closer to Him

• Technology should be used as a means to prosper nature and not to destroy it

What is the principle of Ibadah in relation to technology?

• Technology should be used to increase faith in God and bring people closer to Him

• Technology should be used as a tool to observe and study the evidence of Allah's existence

• Technology should be applied justly and not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used in a way that does not conflict with Islamic teachings

What is the principle of Adil and Zalim in relation to technology?

• Technology should be used in a way that does not conflict with Islamic teachings

• Technology should be applied justly and not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used as a means to prosper nature and not to destroy it

• Technology should be used to increase faith in God and bring people closer to Him

What is the principle of Istislah & Dhiya' in relation to technology?

• Technology should be applied justly and not violate the order set forth in the Qur'anic verses

• Technology should be used to increase faith in God and bring people closer to Him

• Technology should be used in a way that does not conflict with Islamic teachings

• Technology should be used as a means to prosper nature and not to destroy it

What is the importance of alternative technology according to K.D. Sharma and M. A. Qureshi?

• To avoid the effects of contamination on pure Islamic culture

• To embrace the ideology of Western civilization

• To minimize the effect of foreign technology transfer

• To develop technology without external help