Islamic Golden Age Contributions

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Which Islamic Caliphate is known for developing the Diwani calligraphy script?

Abbasid

Umayyad

Mughal

Ottoman (correct)

What is a notable architectural style influenced by Islamic culture found in Spain?

Moorish architecture (correct)

Renaissance architecture

Gothic architecture

Byzantine architecture

Which city regained its status as a focal point for Western and Islamic art and culture after the fall of the Ottoman Empire?

Istanbul (correct)

Cairo

Tehran

Baghdad

What is the main symbol of Islam often represented in Islamic iconography?

Crescent (Hilal) Signup and view all the answers

What initiative aims to position the UAE as an open lab for innovation and global entrepreneurship?

UAE Centennial 2071 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three key pillars of the UAE government's National Innovation Strategy?

Sustainable Technology Signup and view all the answers

Which country holds the top rank among Arab nations in the Global Innovation Index?

UAE Signup and view all the answers

During which period was the UAE Innovation Month celebrated with the theme 'The UAE Innovates in Preparation for the Next 50 Years'?

February 1-29, 2020 Signup and view all the answers

Which Arab astronomer and mathematician refined existing values for the length of the year and the seasons in the 9th century?

Al Battani Signup and view all the answers

Which Muslim Scholar wrote an exhaustive book on astrolabes discussing Earth's motion?

Al Biruni Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Islamic scholar who documented a list of latitude and longitude of major towns?

Abul Wafa Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the prominent Muslim astronomer after whom a crater on the moon is named?

Ibnu Yunus Signup and view all the answers

Which Muslim geographer was consulted by Vasco da Gama regarding the trade route to India?

Ahmed Ibnu Majid Signup and view all the answers

Which significant ancient lighthouse was described by Abu Hamid Al-Garnati?

Alexandria Signup and view all the answers

Who is regarded as the father of algebra and algorithms?

Al Khwarizmi Signup and view all the answers

Who authored 'The Canon of Medicine', a significant medical text?

Ibnu Sina Signup and view all the answers

What is the project aimed at making the UAE the best country in the world by 2071 called?

UAE Centennial 2071 Signup and view all the answers

Which center was established to foster a culture of innovation in the UAE government sector?

Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main slogan of EXPO 2020?

Connecting Minds, Creating the Future Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-theme was NOT part of the three pavilions at Expo 2020?

Communication Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the advancement and interaction among countries due to technological change?

Globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of globalization?

New Opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Has Islamic civilization flourished by benefiting from ancient cultures?

Yes, Flourished Signup and view all the answers

Does the Message of Islam promote openness and brotherhood?

Yes, Islam strongly promotes these values Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Islamic Golden Age (History of Muslim Achievements)

Astronomical Refinements (Question 1): Al Battani, a 9th-century Arab astronomer and mathematician, refined existing values for the length of the year and seasons.
Astrolabe Discussions (Question 2): Imam Al-Ghazali wrote "Istiab al-wujuh al-mumkinah fi şan at al-asturlab" in the 11th century concerning the possibility of Earth's motion.
Geographic Data (Question 3): Ibn Yunus compiled a list of latitudes and longitudes of major world cities.
Lunar Crater (Question 4): Ahmed bin Jabir, a prominent Muslim astronomer, has a crater named after him on the moon.

Other Islamic Contributions

Geographic Consultant (Question 5): Ahmed Ibn Majid, a Muslim geographer, consulted with Vasco da Gama on routes to India.
Ancient Lighthouse (Question 6): Abu Hamid Al-Garnati's geographical study involved a significant ancient lighthouse.
World Map (Question 7): Al Idrisi, a Muslim geographer, created a world map in the 12th century.
Algebra (Question 8): Al-Khwarizmi is considered the father of algebra and algorithms.
Medical Canon (Question 9): Ibn Sina (Avicenna) authored the Canon of Medicine.
Optics (Question 10): Ibn al-Haytham is a prominent Islamic scholar in optics.

Artistic Expression in UAE

Historical Inspiration (Question 11): Islamic art was heavily inspired by Persian civilization.
Abbasid Caliphate Hub (Question 12): Baghdad became a major hub for art and culture under the Abbasid Caliphate.
Artistic Design (Question 13): The Fatimid dynasty was famed for their artistic designs across various surfaces.

Additional Questions & Answers

Ottoman Focal Point (Question 14): Istanbul became a crucial center for Western and Islamic art/culture following the Ottoman Empire's fall.
Calligraphy (Question 15): The Naskh script was developed during the Ottoman Caliphate.
Art Influence (Question 16): Mughal art drew inspiration from Indian and European painters.
Calligraphy Forms (Question 17): Kufic and Naskhi are significant forms of Islamic calligraphy.
Islamic Symbolism (Question 18): The crescent/hilal is a commonly recognized symbol of Islam.
Trade Hub (Question 19): Venice served as a key trade center between Europe and the Islamic world.
European Influence (Question 20): Ottoman rule had an important influence on Europe.
Architectural Style (Question 21): Moorish architecture reflects Islamic influences in Spain.
UAE Project (Question 22): UAE Vision 2071 is a government project aimed at innovation.
Innovation Strategy Key Pillar (Question 23): Sustainable Technology is not a key pillar of the UAE government's National Innovation Strategy.
Global Innovation Leader (Question 24): UAE is the top-ranked Arab nation in the Global Innovation Index.
Innovation Month (Question 25): February 2020 marked UAE Innovation Month.
Innovation Month Event (Question 26): "50 Challenge" was a key event during UAE Innovation Month.
Innovation Center (Question 27): The prompt lacked an answer.
UAE Project (Question 28): UAE Centennial 2071 supports the vision for the next five decades.
Expo 2020 Sub-themes (Question 29): Expo 2020 focused on opportunity, mobility, and sustainability.
Expo 2020 Slogan (Question 30): "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" was the motto for Expo 2020.
Globalization Definition (Question 31): Globalization involves increased global interaction through communication technology, knowledge, and skills.
Islamic Message (Question 32): Islam promotes open-mindedness, integration, and fraternity.
Globalization Benefits (Question 33): Globalization's main benefit is increased opportunities.
Islamic Civilization Influence (Question 34): The Islamic civilization benefitted and flourished by integrating knowledge from other civilizations.
Globalization Impact (Question 35): Globalization has significantly impacted the Arab and Islamic community.

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Explore the remarkable achievements of Muslim scholars during the Islamic Golden Age. This quiz covers astronomical refinements, the astrolabe, geographic compilations, and significant contributions to navigation and cartography. Test your knowledge of these influential figures and their works.