Medical Achievements
Ibn Sina was the first to describe paraplegia, infections and gynecological diseases (true or false)
True
What was his most famous work, centered around medical conditions and ailments?
The Canon of Medicine. It was a fascinating five-book collection of every illness he could think of! Each book had a different focus, and all of them provided an organized structure of illnesses and his suggested cure from his many years of research.
What did he discover about light and sound, and their relationship to one another?
He discovered that they had wavelengths and that light was specifically faster than speed. He realized the difference in speed while observing thunder and lighting.
Ibn Sina wrote a book known as "The book of healing." (True or false).
The book examined logic, mathematics such as geometry and algebra, and philosophical questions. Throughout the book, he mentioned the close connection between mental and physical health.
What disease that effects arteries and the brain was Ibn Sina the first to explain?
He was able to explain the stroke as a "blockage of cerebral vessels." He actually called it "sekteh" and spent a lot of time researching it.
What astrological device did he innovate upon?
He innovated upon the astrolabe, a device used to help people with directions because of its many imprinted constellations.
He discovered a difference between measles and smallpox (true or false).
True! While holding the role of Chief Physician in Baghdad, he discovered that they caused slightly different symptoms and had different effects on skin.
Ibn Sina memorized the Qu'ran (True or False).
True! He had a strong Islamic faith, and often tried to use logic to support the existence of God in his philosophical works. Interestingly enough, he actually memorized the entirety of the Koran at just fourteen years old, and he maintained the ability to absorb large amounts of information as his life progressed.
How many works did Ibn Sina write in various subjects?
Ibn Sina wrote more than 200 (wow!) works in subjects like philosophy, medicine, math, nature and more. He was dedicated to helping others and sharing his thoughts with the world.