Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
What is Al-Battani known for?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: What is Al-Battani known for? The correct choice is A. An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons. 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. An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons ✓
- B. A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)
Why not B: “A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' (The Revival of the Religious Sciences)” does not fit this question. The answer is An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons.
- C. An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines
Why not C: “An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines” does not fit this question. The answer is An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons.
- D. A traveler and explorer who documented decades of journeys across the Muslim world in his travelogue, the 'Rihla'
Why not D: “A traveler and explorer who documented decades of journeys across the Muslim world in his travelogue, the 'Rihla'” does not fit this question. The answer is An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons.
Correct answer
A. An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons
Explanation
An astronomer known for refining calculations of the length of the solar year and the timing of the seasons is the value that answers What is Al-Battani known for option A Option B A theologian and philosopher renowned for his influential work 'Ihya Ulum al-Din' The Revival of the Religious Sciences does not fit this question Option C An engineer and inventor known for his 'Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices' describing early automated machines does not fit this question Option D A traveler and explorer who documented decades of journeys across the Muslim world in his travelogue the 'Rihla' does not fit this question For this Great Muslim.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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