Islamic Studies/Islamiat MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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Islamic civilization made early advances in which of the following sciences?
Answer:
Astronomy
Muslim scholars advanced observational astronomy and built observatories.
172
Which Qur’anic phrase is understood by some to parallel embryonic development?
Answer:
Created from a drop of fluid
Some interpret verses mentioning creation from a ‘drop of fluid’ as referring to early embryonic stages.
173
What modern scientific theory describes how species evolve over time?
Answer:
Evolution by natural selection
Evolution by natural selection is a central theory in modern biology.
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Which Muslim scientist compiled an influential medical encyclopedia?
Answer:
Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
Ibn Sina wrote 'The Canon of Medicine', a major medical reference for centuries.
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What term refers to the study of the structure, function, growth, and evolution of the cosmos?
Answer:
Cosmology
Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe’s origin and structure.
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Which Qur’anic verse refers to the expansion of the universe?
Answer:
Qur’an 51:47
Qur’an 51:47 mentions that the heavens are being expanded, paralleling modern cosmology.
177
In Islamic history, which field saw extensive early development by Muslim scholars?
Answer:
Algebra
Algebra was significantly developed by the scholar Al-Khwarizmi.
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Which early Muslim scholar is known as a pioneer in optics?
Answer:
Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham)
Ibn al-Haytham made foundational contributions to the science of optics.
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Which Islamic concept encourages seeking knowledge as a duty upon every Muslim?
Answer:
Iqra’
The first revealed word was 'Iqra’' (Read/Recite), highlighting the importance of seeking knowledge.