Question 1

Who among the following caliph is known as Al-Dhakhil

Accepted Answer

Abdurahman I is known as Al-Dhakhil, which translates to "The Immigrant" in English. He was the founder of the Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba in 756, after fleeing from the Abbasids in the Middle East.

Question 2

The eminent surgeon of Muslim Spain was:

Accepted Answer

Al-Zahrawi, also known as Abulcasis, was an eminent surgeon in Muslim Spain, renowned for his contributions to the field of surgery and medicine during the Islamic Golden Age.

Question 3

Ziryabwas the renowned

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Ziryab was a renowned musician, as well as a polymath involved in various other fields, but he is most famous for his contributions to music and cultural influence in the medieval Islamic world.

Question 4

The meaning of Al-Dhakhil is:

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Al-Dhakhil is an Arabic term that translates to "the enter" in English.

Question 5

The Kingdome of Granada was founded by

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The Kingdom of Granada was founded by Ibn al-Ahmar (Muhammad ibn Yusuf ibn Nasr), who established the Nasrid dynasty in 1238.

Question 6

The court physician of Hakkim II

Accepted Answer

Al Zahrawi, also known as Abulcasis, was the court physician of Hakkim II and is considered one of the greatest surgeons of the Islamic Golden Age.

Question 7

Muqaddima is the famous work of:

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Muqaddima is a famous work by Ibn Khaldun, which is considered one of the earliest works on the philosophy of history and sociology.

Question 8

The celebrated Geographer in the court of Roger II was:

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Al-Idrisi was a renowned geographer, cartographer, and Egyptologist who served in the court of King Roger II of Sicily. He is best known for his work "The Book of Roger," a detailed world map and geographical text.

Question 9

The bride of Andalusia was:

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The answer of The bride of Andalusia was:
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Question 10

Muslim Spain referred in the history as

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Al-Andalus is the historical name given to the Muslim-ruled areas of the Iberian Peninsula, which is present-day Spain and Portugal. The other options, Cordova (Córdoba) and Granada, were important cities in Al-Andalus, while Jabal Tariq (Gibraltar) refers to the place where the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula began.

Question 11

The construction of Al Zahra Palace was started in the year

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The construction of Al Zahra Palace was started in the year 936.

Question 12

Tarikh al-Rusul wal-Mul?k, was written by

Accepted Answer

Tarikh al-Rusul wal-Muluk, also known as The History of Prophets and Kings, is a historical work by the Persian scholar and historian Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari.

Question 13

Who among the following is most famous in the field of Chemistry?

Accepted Answer

Jabir bin Hayyan is most famous in the field of Chemistry. He is often referred to as the "Father of Chemistry" and made significant contributions to the field, including the development of early chemical processes and experimental techniques.

Question 14

The first Arab Philosopher was

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Al-Kindi is recognized as the first Arab philosopher, often referred to as the "Philosopher of the Arabs." He played a crucial role in introducing Greek philosophy to the Arab world, making significant contributions to various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy.

Question 15

The founder of Umayyad Dynasty was

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Muawiya I is recognized as the founder of the Umayyad Dynasty. He became the caliph in 661 CE, marking the start of the Umayyad caliphate.

Question 16

The 'Dome of the Rock' was built during the Caliphate of

Accepted Answer

The Dome of the Rock, an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, was built during the Umayyad Caliphate by Caliph Abd al-Malik between 688 and 691.

Question 17

Siddhanta was translated into Arabic by

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Ibrahim al-Fazari is credited with translating the Indian astronomical work "Siddhanta" into Arabic during the Abbasid Caliphate.

Question 18

The author of Kit?b al-J?mi? li-Mufrad?t al-Adwiya wa-l-Aghdhiya(Compendium on Simple Medicaments and Foods )is:

Accepted Answer

Ibn Baitar, a renowned Andalusian Arab pharmacist, botanist, and physician, is the author of "Kitāb al-Jāmiʿ li-Mufradāt al-Adwiya wa-l-Aghdhiya," a significant pharmacological work.

Question 19

The title of 'al-shaykh al-Rais' was given to

Accepted Answer

The title 'al-shaykh al-Rais' was given to Ibn Sina (Avicenna), recognizing him as a leading scholar and polymath of his time.

Question 20

Ibn Rushd was the author of

Accepted Answer

Ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, is best known for his work "Tahafut al-Tahafut" (The Incoherence of the Incoherence), which was a rebuttal to Al-Ghazali's "Tahafut al-Falasifa" (The Incoherence of the Philosophers).

Quiz 1: Historical Figures and Events in Muslim Spain