Muslim Contributions to Science and Industry

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Who is credited with developing the theory of relativity in the 8th century CE?

  • Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi
  • Abu Al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi
  • Confucius
  • Qaadhi Abu Bakr (correct)

Which civilization is known for having the oldest existing university in the world?

  • Roman Civilization
  • Mayan Civilization
  • Islamic Civilization (correct)
  • Chinese Civilization

Who is considered the father of Algebra?

  • Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi (correct)
  • Abu Al-Qasim Al-Zahrawi
  • Confucius
  • Qaadhi Abu Bakr

In which industry were Muslims leading in weaving wool, producing silk, pottery, jewelry, leather, and perfume?

<p>Textile Industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river was one of the main rivers along which ancient China was built?

<p>Yellow River (Huang He) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the official language of the Inca civilization?

<p>Quechua (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Aztec ritual involved the use of popcorn (momochitl)?

<p>Ritual sacrifice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Aztecs consider more valuable than gold?

<p>Chocolate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Inca empire originate?

<p>Cuzco (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Aztec school prepared the sons of nobles for their future roles?

<p>Calmecac (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major aspects of Aztec medicine?

<p>Antispasmodic medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of using coca leaves among the Incas?

<p>To alleviate hunger and pain during work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the finest grade of cloth called cumpi among the Incas?

<p>Reserved for the emperor and nobility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material was NOT commonly used for weaving clothes by the Incas?

<p>Silk from China (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the invention of the magnetic compass?

<p>Lu Ban (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable characteristic of Inca stone working?

<p>Stones were fitted together without mortar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which item was primarily used for signaling or as part of a celebration?

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How many lunar months fall short of a full 365-day solar year in the Inca calendar?

<p>12 lunar months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the iron plough mentioned in the text?

<p>Loosen or turn soil before sowing seed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area did the Inca empire excel in terms of medicine?

<p>Medical discoveries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is associated with the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

<p>Indus Valley civilization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the pioneer of the atomic theory?

<p>Nagarjuna (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who presented an astronomical and mathematical system that considered the motions of planets with respect to the sun?

<p>Aryabhata (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major technological advancement in the Middle Ages period?

<p>Building techniques like the Gothic style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Middle Ages, what invention was used for agricultural purposes?

<p>Horse collar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which educational subjects were taught in the earliest universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the 1000s?

<p>Theology, Medicine, and Law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the military technologies during the Middle Ages period?

<p>Counterweight trebuchet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which invention was a part of the Renaissance period's advancements in engineering?

<p>Vertical windmills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant areas where great advances occurred during the Renaissance?

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