What does Islam say about seeking knowledge?
A) It is only necessary for scholars
B) It is mandatory for every Muslim
C) It is discouraged
D) It is required only for religious studies
Which of the following Islamic scholars made significant contributions to the field of chemistry?
A) Ibn Sina
B) Al-Khwarizmi
C) Jabir ibn Hayyan
D) Al-Farabi
The concept of the scientific method is consistent with which Islamic principle?
A) Only rely on personal experience
B) Observation, experimentation, and reasoning
C) Rejection of empirical evidence
D) Blind faith in tradition
Which scientific field did Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) significantly contribute to?
A) Astronomy
B) Medicine
C) Optics
D) Chemistry
The Quran mentions the development of the human embryo in which of the following stages?
A) From water
B) From a clot of blood
C) From dust
D) From a single cell
Which famous Islamic scientist wrote the “Canon of Medicine,” a reference book in medieval Europe?
A) Ibn Khaldun
B) Ibn Sina
C) Al-Razi
D) Al-Zahrawi
How does the Quran describe the creation of the universe?
A) It was created by random chance
B) It was created in six days
C) It came from a void
D) It has always existed
Which scientist is known for his pioneering work in the field of algebra in Islamic history?
A) Al-Khwarizmi
B) Ibn al-Haytham
C) Ibn Rushd
D) Avicenna
What does Islam say about the relationship between science and religion?
A) They are unrelated
B) Science is superior to religion
C) They are complementary and both seek the truth
D) Religion should not engage with science
Which Islamic scholar is credited with the invention of the first mechanical clock?
A) Al-Razi
B) Al-Biruni
C) Al-Jazari
D) Ibn Sina
What did the Islamic scholars contribute to the field of astronomy?
A) The heliocentric theory
B) Development of advanced astronomical tools and star charts
C) Discovered the theory of relativity
D) Rejected the study of stars
Which principle of modern science is reflected in the Islamic concept of Tawheed?
A) Unity of all things in the universe
B) Evolution of species
C) Randomness of the universe
D) Chaos theory
Which of the following Islamic contributions helped advance the field of medicine?
A) Use of herbal remedies only
B) The practice of dissection and surgery
C) Rejection of empirical methods
D) Focusing on supernatural cures
What is the stance of Islam on the use of scientific knowledge to improve human life?
A) Science should only be used for entertainment
B) It is encouraged to use knowledge for the benefit of humanity
C) Science should be ignored
D) Science is only permissible in religious studies
What did Ibn al-Haytham contribute to the understanding of vision?
A) The first study on the circulatory system
B) The idea that light enters the eye, rather than emitted from it
C) The concept of the atom
D) The theory of gravity
Which scientific field was greatly advanced by the work of Al-Biruni?
A) Algebra
B) Physics
C) Geodesy and Earth Sciences
D) Chemistry
The Quran mentions the creation of living creatures from which element?
A) Water
B) Fire
C) Earth
D) Air
Which Islamic scholar is known for his work in optics and understanding the behavior of light?
A) Ibn al-Haytham
B) Ibn Rushd
C) Al-Khwarizmi
D) Al-Farabi
The Islamic world contributed to which of the following in the field of agriculture?
A) Invention of pesticides
B) Advanced irrigation systems
C) Monoculture farming techniques
D) Introduction of genetically modified crops
What did the Islamic scholars do with ancient Greek knowledge?
A) They ignored it
B) They preserved and built upon it
C) They rejected all of it
D) They destroyed the texts
What does the Quran say about the universe and its origins?
A) It is an accidental occurrence
B) It was created with a purpose and plan
C) It has no beginning or end
D) It was created by multiple gods
Which of the following did Islamic scholars contribute to during the Golden Age of Islam?
A) The invention of the telescope
B) Advancements in medical surgery and pharmacology
C) The discovery of electricity
D) The theory of relativity
Who is considered the “father of surgery” in the Islamic world?
A) Ibn al-Haytham
B) Al-Razi
C) Al-Zahrawi
D) Ibn Sina
Which Islamic concept encourages scientific exploration and observation of the natural world?
A) Tawheed (Oneness of God)
B) Ijtihad (Independent reasoning)
C) Jihad (Struggle)
D) Zakat (Charity)
Islamic scholars like Al-Razi contributed significantly to which field?
A) Music theory
B) Medicine, particularly in pharmacology and surgery
C) Engineering of firearms
D) Astrophysics
What is the concept of “Ijtihad” in relation to scientific discovery?
A) Rejecting all new knowledge
B) Relying solely on religious texts
C) Encouraging the use of reason and judgment in understanding the world
D) Following the teachings of ancestors without question
Islamic scholars contributed to the development of which tool still used in astronomy?
A) Telescope
B) Astrolabe
C) Lenses
D) The sextant
Which of the following is an example of how Islamic scholars contributed to agriculture?
A) Invention of genetically modified crops
B) The development of crop rotation methods
C) Introduction of synthetic fertilizers
D) Creation of new herbicides
Islamic scholars translated and preserved the works of which famous Greek philosopher, influencing modern science?
A) Plato
B) Aristotle
C) Socrates
D) Heraclitus
Which principle from the Quran supports the pursuit of scientific knowledge?
A) Knowledge should only be sought for religious purposes
B) Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave
C) Only religious scholars can engage in scientific work
D) Science is a distraction from worship
