House of Wisdom in Abbasid Caliphate
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What event led to the destruction of the House of Wisdom in 1258?

  • A violent uprising
  • The invasion by the Mongols (correct)
  • A catastrophic fire
  • An earthquake
  • Which dynasty was ruling during the time when the House of Wisdom flourished?

  • Ottoman Empire
  • Abbasid Caliphate (correct)
  • Umayyad Caliphate
  • Safavid Dynasty
  • During its existence, what was one of the main purposes of the House of Wisdom?

  • Training soldiers for warfare
  • Preserving and translating knowledge from different cultures (correct)
  • Building architectural wonders
  • Growing exotic plants and herbs
  • Which area of study was significantly advanced by the scholars at the House of Wisdom?

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    What term is used to describe Earth's water bodies collectively?

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    Study Notes

    House of Wisdom

    • Established during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad
    • Functioned as a library and translation institute
    • Primary purpose was to translate and interpret earlier works of the Greeks and Romans
    • Islamic scholars were involved in the translation and interpretation process
    • Also known as Bait al-Hikma

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