Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Which term refers to a polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Which term refers to a polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius? The correct choice is C. Al-Biruni. 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-Jazari
Why not A: “Al-Jazari” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Biruni.
- B. Al-Idrisi
Why not B: “Al-Idrisi” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Biruni.
- C. Al-Biruni ✓
- D. Imam al-Shafi'i
Why not D: “Imam al-Shafi'i” does not fit this question. The answer is Al-Biruni.
Correct answer
C. Al-Biruni
Explanation
Al-Biruni is the term that matches “Which term refers to a polymath scholar noted for his work in astronomy, mathematics, and geography, including an early estimate of the Earth's radius” (option C). Option A (Al-Jazari) does not fit this question. Option B (Al-Idrisi) does not fit this question. Option D (Imam al-Shafi'i) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Al-Biruni.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
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