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100
What is the name of the precise way of writing in the Muslim civilization
Calligraphy
100

Which round city was considered the Glorious Muslim City?

Abbasid capital of Baghdad

100
What was the name of the first home to thinkers and scientists , 1000 years ago in Bagdad?
The House of Wisdom
100

What did famous Muslim cities build their towns close to?

Source of Water

100

What materials were used to make most medicines in this time period - the source of their medicine?

herbs/plants

200

What was the name of a famous Arabic story book that includes the story of Aladdin?

1001 Nights

200
What colors are often used to decorate Muslim architecture of this period?
Blue and gold
200
What Muslim invention is directly connected with Qatar’s wealth today?
Distillation of crude oil
200
What did Al-Biruni discover causes tides?
The sun and the moon
200
Which medical invention helps surgeons today?
Scalpel
300
From which country and ancient civilization were books particularly translated into Arabic?
Greek
300

1000 years ago what did Muslim towns have that we have today? Consider innovations.

Street lights and running water (irrigation)

300

What were some of the main attractions for scholars during the Golden Age of Islam (consider buildings/facilities) - Name at least two.

Universities, Hospitals, Libraries, Art, Research Facilities.

300

In which country do water wheels built during the Muslim Empire still exist (Damascus)?

Syria

300

What was something Muslim Doctors did that kept germs from infecting their clients during surgery?

They sanitized the hospital rooms, a first for that time period.

400

What is the name of the head garb that women wear in Muslim countries today? 

Hijab

400

What mountain range protected the Caliphate of Cordoba from Christian invaders?

Pyrenees 

400

What kind of pen was first used in Muslim civilization?

Fountain pen (ink-based pen)

400

Which famous Arab adventurer explored vast distances across Europe, Asia and North Africa?

Ibn Battuta

400

How did Muslim doctors treat broken bones during the Golden Age of Islam?

Just like today, bones were kept still in a kind of plaster cast.

500
What popular bean made Mocha a chief trading port?
Coffee
500

What are the names of the tall, slender towers built alongside Mosques usually a part of them?

minarets

500

What is the name of the instrument used to chart stars to pray in the correct direction and used for seafaring? 

Astrolabe

500

What invention helped with irrigation and providing water for towns?

Water pumps (waterwheels also acceptable)

500

What made hospitals in the Golden Age of Islam socially fair? 

They could not turn down the poor. All were welcome for treatment.