Arabic Flashcards
What were astrolabes used for?
Astrolabes were used to time sunrises and sunsets and to determine the time of fasting during Ramadan.
Who discussed the possibility of Earth’s rotation on its own axis?
Al-Biruni discussed the possibility of Earth’s rotation on its own axis.
What does the term ‘Sifr’ refer to?
‘Sifr’ refers to the concept of zero.
Who is considered the founder of algebra?
Al-Khwarizmi is considered the founder of algebra.
What numeral system did Arabians introduce?
Arabians introduced Arabic numerals.
Who was Al Razi and what were his contributions?
Al Razi was a medical encyclopedist known as the first to diagnose smallpox and measles.
What were Ibn Sina’s contributions to medicine?
Ibn Sina was a forerunner of psychometrics and believed that some illnesses were psychosomatic.
What is the camera obscura phenomenon associated with?
The camera obscura phenomenon explains that the eye sees images upright due to the connection between the optic nerve and the brain.
What did Ibn Al-Haitham believe about how humans see objects?
Ibn Al-Haitham believed that humans see objects by light reflecting off of them and entering the eye.
Where and when was coffee first brewed?
Coffee was first brewed in Yemen in the 9th century.
How did coffee help Sufi Muslims?
Coffee helped Sufi Muslims stay up late for devotion.
When was coffee brought to Italy?
Coffee was brought to Italy in the 16th century.
What is Miswak?
Miswak is a twig from the arak tree that can clean teeth and freshen breath.
Who popularized the use of Miswak?
The use of Miswak was said to be popularized by the prophet Mohammed.
Who constructed a flying machine resembling a bird costume?
Ibn Firnas constructed a flying machine resembling a bird costume.
