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General Knowledge Islamic History

Who is Al-Khwarizmi and what is he known for?

A A Muslim philosopher who refuted Greek logic

B A Muslim physician known for medical encyclopedias

C A Muslim mathematician known for developing algebra and geometry

D A Muslim astronomer who discovered new planets

Explanation

Al-Khwarizmi was a Muslim mathematician who developed algebra, geometry, and trigonometry during the Abbasid period. The word 'algorithm' is derived from his name.

Reference: Islamic History - General Knowledge , Page 5

Hint

The word 'algebra' comes from his book 'Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr.'

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