Names
Who was the founding father of Algebra?
Al Khawarzami
What do Muslims use a compass for?
Finding the Qibla
What is trigonometry?
Study of triangles!
What was the House of Wisdom?
A massive library where all scholars came from around the world to study
Who was the "Father of Trigonometry"?
Al-Battani
Who was a Syrian prince?
Al-Battani
What language was all algebra in?
Arabic
Where was the House of Wisdom located?
Baghdad
What was Al-Biruni known for?
Basic concepts of trigonometry
What were Al-Khawarzami's other jobs (name two)
Astronomer, librarian, scientist
Name two uses for trigonometry?
Compass, rooftops, satellites, flights
When was the House of Wisdom founded?
8th century
Who found out about the sun and moon before Galileo?
Al-Biruni
Who has a crater on the moon named after him?
Al-Khawarzami!
What two concepts are used to study triangles?
Angles and sides
What is the Arabic word that "Algebra" comes from?
Al Jabr