Quiz on Science and Technology Across Civilization

What empire was based in Constantinople?

• Byzantine Empire

• Sassanian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

Which civilization is known for the Hanging Gardens?

• Persian Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Greek Civilization

What was the purpose of the Dam of Ma’arib?

• Irrigation

• Defense

• Transportation

• Storage of gold

Who is known as the 'Father of Medicine'?

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Razi

• Galen

• Hippocrates

What is the Arabic word for 'algebra'?

• Al-jabr

• Al-gebra

• Al-math

• Al-numbers

Which city was known as a major center for knowledge during the Abbasid Caliphate?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

• Cordova

What did the ancient Egyptians use to measure time?

• Digital Clock

• Hourglass

• Water Clock

• Sundial

Who translated many Greek works into Arabic?

• Ibn Rushd

• Ibn Sina

• Hunayn ibn Ishaq

• Al-Khawarizmi

What is the significance of Baitul Hikmah?

• A school for children

• A library and translation center

• A place for worship

• A marketplace

Which civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?

• Egyptian Civilization

• Sumerian Civilization

• Greek Civilization

• Roman Civilization