Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Which of the following correctly describes Al-Idrisi?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Which of the following correctly describes Al-Idrisi? The correct choice is C. A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily. 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. The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'
Why not A: “The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad'” does not fit this question. The answer is A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily.
- B. A scholar of optics, often known by the Latinized name Alhazen, who authored the influential 'Book of Optics'
Why not B: “A scholar of optics, often known by the Latinized name Alhazen, who authored the influential 'Book of Optics'” does not fit this question. The answer is A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily.
- C. A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily ✓
- D. A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Abi Dawood', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections
Why not D: “A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Abi Dawood', one of the six major Sunni hadith collections” does not fit this question. The answer is A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily.
Correct answer
C. A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily
Explanation
A geographer and cartographer who produced a detailed world map for the Norman king Roger II of Sicily is the term that matches Which of the following correctly describes Al-Idrisi option C Option A The founding scholar of the Hanbali school of Islamic jurisprudence and compiler of the hadith collection 'Musnad Ahmad' does not fit this question Option B A scholar of optics often known by the Latinized name Alhazen who authored the influential 'Book of Optics' does not fit this question Option D A hadith scholar who compiled the collection known as 'Sunan Abi Dawood' one of the six major Sunni hadith collections does not fit this question For.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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