- 1. During the 8th to the 13th centuries, Baghdad emerged as the vibrant heart of the Arab and Muslim Golden Age, transforming into a flourishing center of arts, science, and culture. Founded in 762 AD by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur, the city quickly grew in importance and influence, attracting scholars, poets, philosophers, and artists from across the expansive Islamic Empire and beyond. The establishment of the House of Wisdom, a renowned intellectual center, facilitated the translation of ancient Greek texts and fostered significant advancements in various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. The streets of Baghdad pulsed with creativity, and its marketplaces buzzed with a diverse array of cultural expressions—including intricate calligraphy, mesmerizing music, and breathtaking architectural innovations, exemplified by the grand mosques and palaces that adorned the city. As artists and intellectuals exchanged ideas and collaborated across disciplines, Baghdad became synonymous with cultural flourishing, leaving an enduring legacy that shaped not only the Islamic world, but also influenced European Renaissance thought, as the knowledge and artistic achievements cultivated during this golden period resonated far beyond its time.
Who was the Abbasid caliph when Baghdad became the centre of the Arab/Muslim golden age of arts?
A) Harun al-Rashid
B) Al-Ma'mun
C) Al-Mamun
D) Al-Mansur
- 2. Who was a renowned mathematician of the Arab/Muslim golden age in Baghdad?
A) Al-Khwarizmi
B) Newton
C) Euclid
D) Pythagoras
- 3. Which instrument was widely used in the music of Baghdad's golden age?
A) Piano
B) Violin
C) Oud
D) Flute
- 4. Which famous astronomer worked in Baghdad during the golden age of arts?
A) Al-Battani
B) Copernicus
C) Galileo
D) Hubble
- 5. Which medieval Islamic scholar was a pioneer in the field of optics and visual perception?
A) Stephen Hawking
B) Ibn al-Haytham
C) Isaac Newton
D) Albert Einstein
- 6. Which famous philosopher wrote the work 'The Incoherence of the Philosophers'?
A) Karl Marx
B) Al-Ghazali
C) Friedrich Nietzsche
D) Jean-Paul Sartre
- 7. Which famous calligrapher hails from Baghdad and is remembered for his script reforms?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Yaqut al-Musta'simi
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Vincent van Gogh
- 8. Which famous scholar is known for his contributions to logic and was called 'The Second Teacher' after Aristotle?
A) Al-Farabi
B) Confucius
C) Socrates
D) Plato
- 9. Which famous poet, philosopher, and theologian wrote the work 'The Divine Comedy'?
A) Dante Alighieri
B) Attar of Nishapur
C) William Shakespeare
D) Homer
- 10. Which city became the center of the Arab/Muslim golden age of arts?
A) Mecca
B) Baghdad
C) Damascus
D) Cairo
- 11. During which period did Baghdad flourish as the center of arts and culture?
A) Umayyad Caliphate
B) Ottoman Empire
C) Safavid Empire
D) Abbasid Caliphate
- 12. Which of the following branches of arts flourished in Baghdad during this period?
A) Photography
B) Sculpture
C) Graffiti
D) Calligraphy
- 13. Which language was the primary medium of literature in Baghdad at the time?
A) Arabic
B) Turkish
C) Persian
D) Urdu
- 14. In what field did the scientist Al-Kindi make important contributions in Baghdad?
A) Philosophy
B) Chemistry
C) Botany
D) Genetics
- 15. Which famous poet from Baghdad wrote The Book of Misers?
A) Al-Ma'arri
B) Ibn Suyi
C) Al-Jahiz
D) Al-Mutanabbi
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