Hist108_PPT11_StudyGuide

1. Multiple Choice : What was the main purpose of the Translation Movement at the House of Wisdom in Baghdad?  A) To translate almost all Greek and Hellenistic texts into Arabic  B) To promote Greek philosophy over Islamic teachings  C) To create a new script for the Arabic language  D) To convert Islamic texts into Greek 2. Multiple Choice : What architectural feature is critical for the orientation of mosques and shrines?  A) Minarets  B) Fountains  C) Prayer niches  D) Geometric motifs 3. Multiple Choice : Which of the following was NOT an impact on Muslim architecture?  A) Religion  B) Local traditions  C) Greek mythology  D) Geography 4. Multiple Choice : The huge sextant at the Samarkand Observatory had what unique feature?  A) It was made entirely of gold  B) It had a radius of 40 meters  C) It was portable and could be moved to different locations  D) It was used for measuring the depth of the ocean 5. Multiple Choice : What innovative concept did Nasīr al-Dīn al-Tūsī introduce to eliminate the equant in Ptolemaic models?  A) The Tūsī couple (uniform circular motion of 2 spheres create linear motion)  B) The Urdi lemma  C) The equant itself  D) The deferent and epicycle system 6. Multiple Choice : The lunar model of Ibn al-Shatir is noted for its similarity to the models of which Renaissance astronomer?  A) Galileo Galilei  B) Johannes Kepler  C) Nicolaus Copernicus  D) Tycho Brahe 7. Multiple Choice : Which is NOT a component of technology as defined in the context of Islamic innovations?  A) Matter  B) Power  C) A tool or machine  D) Astrology