Islamic Golden Age Quiz

What was the leading city during the Islamic Golden Age?

• Rome

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Cordoba

Which of the following was a nickname for Baghdad?

• Gift of God

• City of Lights

• Baghdad Bazar

• Tigris Haven

Who is considered the 'Father of Algebra'?

• Ibn Rushd

• Al-Razi

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Khwarizmi

Which city was known for its strategic location on the Nile River?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Damascus

• Cordoba

What was the House of Wisdom?

• A university in Cordoba

• A library, academy, and translation center in Baghdad

• A palace in Cairo

• A mosque in Mecca

Which structure is known for its large golden dome?

• The Great Mosque of Córdoba

• The Blue Mosque

• The Dome of the Rock

• The Great Mosque of Damascus

Which philosopher argued that Greek philosophy and Islam had the same goal?

• Al-Kindi

• Ibn Rushd

• Ibn Sina

• Al-Farabi

What is the art of beautiful handwriting called?

• Calligraphy

• Mosaic

• Sculpture

• Painting

Which book by Ibn Sina became a dominant text for teaching medicine in Europe?

• The Canon of Medicine

• The Optics

• The Book of Healing

• The Guide for the Perplexed

What was the primary purpose of the astrolabe?

• To measure time

• To calculate latitude

• To navigate the seas

• To predict weather