Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Identify the correct term described as: a scholar of optics, often known by the Latinized name Alhazen, who authored the influential 'Book of Optics'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Identify the correct term described as: a scholar of optics, often known by the Latinized name Alhazen, who authored the influential 'Book of Optics'. The correct choice is B. Ibn al-Haytham. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Omar Khayyam
Why not A: “Omar Khayyam” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn al-Haytham.
- B. Ibn al-Haytham ✓
- C. Al-Jazari
Why not C: “Al-Jazari” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn al-Haytham.
- D. Al-Kindi
Why not D: “Al-Kindi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn al-Haytham.
Correct answer
B. Ibn al-Haytham
Explanation
Ibn al-Haytham (option B) is the accepted answer to “Identify the correct term described as: a scholar of optics, often known by the Latinized name Alhazen, who authored the influential 'Book of Optics'.”. Option A (Omar Khayyam) does not fit this question. Option C (Al-Jazari) does not fit this question. Option D (Al-Kindi) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Ibn al-Haytham.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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