Muslim Scientists and Scholars Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Algebra, optics, medicine and astronomy: who made these discoveries? This is a multiple-choice quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 8th-11th century. Region: Baghdad, Cairo, Central Asia, Cordoba. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Al-Khwarizmi: Al-Khwarizmi worked in the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.
Ibn al-Haytham: Ibn al-Haytham (born in Basra, worked in Cairo) argued that we see because light enters the eye, and stressed experiment.
Ibn Sina: The Canon of Medicine (c.
Al-Biruni: Al-Biruni (973-1048) studied Sanskrit and wrote on Indian religion and sciences, and estimated Earth's radius.
Al-Zahrawi (Albucasis): Al-Zahrawi (936-1013) served the court of Cordoba.

Quick answers

What should I know about Al-Khwarizmi? Al-Khwarizmi worked in the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.

What should I know about Ibn al-Haytham? Ibn al-Haytham (born in Basra, worked in Cairo) argued that we see because light enters the eye, and stressed experiment.

What should I know about Ibn Sina? The Canon of Medicine (c.

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