29 Questions
Who is credited with developing the theory of relativity in the 8th century CE?
Qaadhi Abu Bakr
Which civilization is known for having the oldest existing university in the world?
Islamic Civilization
Who is considered the father of Algebra?
Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi
In which industry were Muslims leading in weaving wool, producing silk, pottery, jewelry, leather, and perfume?
Textile Industry
Which river was one of the main rivers along which ancient China was built?
Yellow River (Huang He)
What was the official language of the Inca civilization?
Quechua
Which Aztec ritual involved the use of popcorn (momochitl)?
Ritual sacrifice
What did the Aztecs consider more valuable than gold?
Chocolate
Where did the Inca empire originate?
Cuzco
Which Aztec school prepared the sons of nobles for their future roles?
Calmecac
What was one of the major aspects of Aztec medicine?
Antispasmodic medication
What was the purpose of using coca leaves among the Incas?
To alleviate hunger and pain during work
What was the significance of the finest grade of cloth called cumpi among the Incas?
Reserved for the emperor and nobility
Which material was NOT commonly used for weaving clothes by the Incas?
Silk from China
Who is credited with the invention of the magnetic compass?
Lu Ban
What was a notable characteristic of Inca stone working?
Stones were fitted together without mortar
Which item was primarily used for signaling or as part of a celebration?
Fireworks
How many lunar months fall short of a full 365-day solar year in the Inca calendar?
12 lunar months
What was the purpose of the iron plough mentioned in the text?
Loosen or turn soil before sowing seed
What area did the Inca empire excel in terms of medicine?
Medical discoveries
Which civilization is associated with the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
Indus Valley civilization
Who is known as the pioneer of the atomic theory?
Nagarjuna
Who presented an astronomical and mathematical system that considered the motions of planets with respect to the sun?
Aryabhata
What was a major technological advancement in the Middle Ages period?
Building techniques like the Gothic style
During the Middle Ages, what invention was used for agricultural purposes?
Horse collar
Which educational subjects were taught in the earliest universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the 1000s?
Theology, Medicine, and Law
What was one of the military technologies during the Middle Ages period?
Counterweight trebuchet
Which invention was a part of the Renaissance period's advancements in engineering?
Vertical windmills
What was one of the significant areas where great advances occurred during the Renaissance?
Oil paint
Explore the significant contributions of Muslims in fields such as the theory of relativity, paper making, industry advancements, and their cultural impacts like the invention of the cheque and popularization of coffee. Learn about key figures like Qaadhi Abu Bakr and Abu Al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi.
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