Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Select the correct name for: an astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Select the correct name for: an astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons. The correct choice is A. Al-Battani. 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. Al-Battani ✓
- B. Al-Jazari
Why not B: “Al-Jazari” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Battani.
- C. Ibn al-Haytham
Why not C: “Ibn al-Haytham” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Battani.
- D. Al-Zahrawi
Why not D: “Al-Zahrawi” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Battani.
Correct answer
A. Al-Battani
Explanation
Al-Battani (option A) is the accepted answer to “Select the correct name for: an astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons.”. Option B (Al-Jazari) does not fit this question. Option C (Ibn al-Haytham) does not fit this question. Option D (Al-Zahrawi) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Al-Battani.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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