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Golden Age of Islam: The Birth of Knowledge

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 96

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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?

Istanbul

Cairo

Baghdad

Explanation. The text mentions that Ali is a curious boy living in Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam.

Tehran

Riyadh

Question 2

Which place did Ali visit in the city?

House of Gold

House of Wisdom

Explanation. Ali embarks on a journey through the city to the famous House of Wisdom.

House of Stars

House of Numbers

House of Knowledge

Question 3

What are the subjects Ali learns about?

Geography, Music and Art

Physics, Biology and Chemistry

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.

History, Literature and Philosophy

Computing, Engineering and Sports

Question 4

What did Ali learn about in Mathematics?

The concept of addition

The concept of multiplication

The concept of division

The concept of subtraction

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?

Stones

Herbs

Explanation. The text mentions that Ali learns about the ways doctors used herbs for healing.

Animals

Gems

Seeds

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