Question 1

In astronomy, …………..improved the measurements of Hipparchus.
A)al battari
B)thomas aquinas
C)robert grosseteste
D)pierre duhem

Accepted Answer

Al-Battani, also known as Albategnius, significantly improved upon the measurements and observations made by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus, particularly in the fields of astronomy and trigonometry.

Question 2

……………translated Ptolemy's 'The Great Treatise' into Arabic with the new title 'Almagest'.
A)al battari
B)thomas aquinas
C)robert grosseteste
D)peter abelard

Accepted Answer

Al-Battani, also known as Albategnius, was a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and scientist who translated Ptolemy's 'The Great Treatise' into Arabic, where it became known as 'Almagest'.

Question 3

………………… is considered by many to be the 'father of chemistry'.
A)jabbir ibn hayyam
B)thomas aquinas
C)robert grosseteste
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Jabir ibn Hayyan, often known in Europe as Geber, is considered by many to be the 'father of chemistry' due to his contributions to the development of the science in the early Islamic period, which included experimental techniques, the discovery of many chemical substances, and the development of early chemical processes.

Question 4

…………….introduced the empirical method to Europe is said to have influenced greatly by the Arab scientists.
A)roger bacon
B)omar khayyam
C)thomas aquinas
D)robert grosseteste

Accepted Answer

Roger Bacon is credited with introducing the empirical method to Europe and was greatly influenced by Arab scientists.

Question 5

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) is regarded as the most influential scientist and philosopher of………………..
A)switzerland
B)belgium
C)arabia
D)portugal

Accepted Answer

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) is regarded as the most influential scientist and philosopher of the Islamic Golden Age, which is often associated with the historical and cultural context of Arabia and the broader Islamic world, rather than a specific modern nation-state.

Quiz 7: Achievements in Science and Technology in Medieval Times

In astronomy, …………..improved the measurements of Hipparchus.

……………translated Ptolemy's 'The Great Treatise' into Arabic with the new title 'Almagest'.

………………… is considered by many to be the 'father of chemistry'.

…………….introduced the empirical method to Europe is said to have influenced greatly by the Arab scientists.

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) is regarded as the most influential scientist and philosopher of………………..