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What was the primary goal of the Abbasid caliphs in investing in scholars and manuscript translations?
What was the primary goal of the Abbasid caliphs in investing in scholars and manuscript translations?
- To establish trade routes
- To enhance military strategies
- To translate manuscripts into Arabic (correct)
- To promote traditional poetry
Which scholar was notably funded by the Abbasid caliphs for manuscript translation?
Which scholar was notably funded by the Abbasid caliphs for manuscript translation?
- Al-Farabi
- Al-Khwarizmi
- Hunayn ibn Ishaq (correct)
- Ibn Sina
How much was Hunayn ibn Ishaq paid monthly for his translation work?
How much was Hunayn ibn Ishaq paid monthly for his translation work?
- 1000 gold coins
- 200 gold coins
- 500 gold coins (correct)
- 300 gold coins
What type of expenses did the Abbasid caliphs cover to assist scholars in their work?
What type of expenses did the Abbasid caliphs cover to assist scholars in their work?
From which regions did the Abbasid caliphs collect tax revenue to fund their initiatives?
From which regions did the Abbasid caliphs collect tax revenue to fund their initiatives?
Who established the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?
Who established the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?
What was the primary function of the Translation Movement associated with the House of Wisdom?
What was the primary function of the Translation Movement associated with the House of Wisdom?
Which types of works were collected at the House of Wisdom?
Which types of works were collected at the House of Wisdom?
What was a significant outcome of the translations that took place at the House of Wisdom?
What was a significant outcome of the translations that took place at the House of Wisdom?
What incentives did the Abbasid caliphs provide to scholars to come to Baghdad?
What incentives did the Abbasid caliphs provide to scholars to come to Baghdad?
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Goal of Abbasid caliphs
Goal of Abbasid caliphs
To translate manuscripts into Arabic for knowledge enhancement.
Hunayn ibn Ishaq
Hunayn ibn Ishaq
A scholar funded by Abbasid caliphs for translation work.
Translation payment
Translation payment
Hunayn ibn Ishaq was paid 500 gold coins monthly for translations.
Travel expenses for scholars
Travel expenses for scholars
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Tax revenue regions
Tax revenue regions
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House of Wisdom founder
House of Wisdom founder
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Translation Movement
Translation Movement
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Works at House of Wisdom
Works at House of Wisdom
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Outcome of translations
Outcome of translations
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Incentives for scholars
Incentives for scholars
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Study Notes
The House of Wisdom
- Established in Baghdad by Mamoon al-Rasheed, the son of Haroon al-Rasheed, in 860 CE.
- Was the largest library in the world at the time.
- Held a vast collection of scientific, medical, mathematical, and geographical works from various cultures.
- Included Greek, Latin, Indian, Chinese, and Syriac works.
- Important works from these cultures were translated into Arabic by scholars in Baghdad.
- This process of translation was known as the Translation Movement.
- The initiative preserved significant knowledge from the ancient world, preventing it from being lost.
The Abbasid Caliphs and the Translation of Manuscripts
- The Abbasid caliphs invested heavily in scholars to ensure the best came to Baghdad during the flourishing Islamic Empire.
- Tax revenue from various regions, including Morocco and Sindh, was used to pay highly skilled linguists.
- Hunayn ibn Ishaq was paid five hundred gold coins (dinars) per month.
- The caliphs also covered travel expenses to locate rare manuscripts from around the world.
- Their goal was to translate these manuscripts into Arabic in Baghdad.
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Explore the significance of The House of Wisdom established in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. This quiz delves into the translation movement that preserved ancient knowledge and the contributions of scholars from various cultures. Test your understanding of this vital period in history.
