Islamic Civilization and Cultural Developments Quiz

Test your knowledge on Islamic history, culture, and contributions with questions on caliphates, scholars, cities, and achievements.

#1

Who was the founder of the Abbasid Caliphate?

Abu Bakr
Ali ibn Abi Talib
Muhammad
Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah
1 answered
#2

Which city served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?

Mecca
Medina
Damascus
Baghdad
1 answered
#3

Which famous medieval traveler wrote 'The Travels of Marco Polo'?

Ibn Battuta
Ibn Khaldun
Marco Polo
Ibn Jubayr
1 answered
#4

During the Islamic Golden Age, which city became a center for learning, attracting scholars from various parts of the world?

Cairo
Samarkand
Isfahan
Córdoba
#5

Who was the famous Persian poet known for his work 'Rubaiyat'?

Omar Khayyam
Rumi
Hafez
Ferdowsi
#6

What significant event took place during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphate that contributed to the Islamic Golden Age?

The Battle of Tours
The Siege of Constantinople
The Battle of Talas
The Siege of Baghdad
#7

Who is known as the 'Father of Algebra'?

Ibn Khaldun
Al-Khwarizmi
Al-Kindi
Ibn Sina
1 answered
#8

Who is credited with the development of the Arabic numerals?

Al-Khwarizmi
Ibn Battuta
Ibn al-Haytham
Ibn Rushd
1 answered
#9

Which Islamic scholar is known for his work 'The Canon of Medicine'?

Al-Tabari
Al-Ma'arri
Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Sina
1 answered
#10

Which Islamic dynasty was known for its contributions to the field of astronomy, including the invention of astrolabes?

Abbasid Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate
Fatimid Caliphate
Ayyubid Sultanate
1 answered
#11

Which architectural masterpiece was built during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphate in Iraq?

Hagia Sophia
Alhambra
Great Mosque of Cordoba
The House of Wisdom
1 answered
#12

Which Islamic scholar is known as the 'Prince of Poets'?

Al-Mutanabbi
Rumi
Al-Farabi
Ibn Hazm
1 answered
#13

Which Islamic scholar is known for his philosophical work 'The Incoherence of the Philosophers'?

Al-Farabi
Ibn Sina
Al-Ghazali
Ibn Rushd
2 answered
#14

What is the significance of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?

It was a center for learning and translation of ancient texts
It was a royal palace for the Abbasid Caliphs
It was the largest mosque in the Islamic world
It was a major trading post along the Silk Road
1 answered
#15

Who was the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

Malala Yousafzai
Shirin Ebadi
Tawakkol Karman
Aung San Suu Kyi
1 answered

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