Golden Age of Islam: The Birth of Knowledge
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
96
Meet Ali, a curious boy living in Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam. Fascinated by stars and numbers, Ali embarks on a journey through the city to the famous House of Wisdom. There, he meets scholars who teach him about the wonders of astronomy, the intricacies of mathematics, and the marvels of medicine. He marvels at astrolabes used for navigating stars, learns about the concept of zero in mathematics, and the ways doctors used herbs for healing. These early achievements continue to shape our world today, reminding us of the power of curiosity and knowledge.
Question 1
Where does Ali live?
A
Istanbul
B
Cairo
C
Baghdad
Explanation. The text mentions that Ali is a curious boy living in Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam.
D
Tehran
E
Riyadh
Question 2
Which place did Ali visit in the city?
A
House of Gold
B
House of Wisdom
Explanation. Ali embarks on a journey through the city to the famous House of Wisdom.
C
House of Stars
D
House of Numbers
E
House of Knowledge
Question 3
What are the subjects Ali learns about?
A
Geography, Music and Art
B
Physics, Biology and Chemistry
C
Astronomy, Mathematics and Medicine
Explanation. The text mentions that Ali learns about the wonders of astronomy, the intricacies of mathematics, and the marvels of medicine.
D
History, Literature and Philosophy
E
Computing, Engineering and Sports
Question 4
What did Ali learn about in Mathematics?
A
The concept of addition
B
The concept of multiplication
C
The concept of division
D
The concept of subtraction
E
The concept of zero
Explanation. The text mentions that Ali learns about the concept of zero in Mathematics.
Question 5
What did the doctors use for healing?
A
Stones
B
Herbs
Explanation. The text mentions that Ali learns about the ways doctors used herbs for healing.
C
Animals
D
Gems
E
Seeds
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