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