15 Questions
During Islam's Golden Age, where did diverse scholars gather to preserve knowledge and make advances in academic disciplines?
House of Wisdom in Baghdad
When did Islam's Golden Age begin?
750 CE
Which empire controlled a vast territory stretching from Spain to China within a century of Islam's establishment?
Abbasid Caliphate
What was a significant contribution made by scholars during Islam's Golden Age in the field of mathematics?
Advancements in algebra and calculus
Which event marked the end of Islam's Golden Age?
Mongol invasion in 1258
In Islamic art during the Golden Age, which artistic element was notably perfected by artists?
Glass blowing
Which architectural features were borrowed from the Byzantine Empire by Islamic builders during the Golden Age?
Domes and arches
What literary achievement from the Golden Age of Islam is famously known as 'The Arabian Nights' in the Western world?
One Thousand and One Nights
Which scientific instrument was improved by Islamic scholars for telling time?
Astrolabe
Which medical textbook, authored by Avicenna, became Europe's authoritative medical text for over 500 years?
The Canon of Medicine
What was the most significant Islamic contribution to the West in the field of mathematics?
Development of Arabic numerals
Who recognized the superiority of Arabic numbers over the Roman numeral system?
An Italian scholar studying in a Muslim library
Which mathematical discipline did an Islamic scholar pioneer resulting in a textbook that remained authoritative for centuries?
Algebra
In what year did the widespread acceptance of Arabic numbers across Europe occur?
1202
What system was primarily used by most of the developed world today for writing numbers?
Arabic numerals
Explore the Golden Age of Islam and the contributions of Islamic scholars in preserving knowledge and advancing various academic disciplines. Learn about the House of Wisdom in Baghdad and the lasting impact of Islamic scholarship on today's world.
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