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Medium 1 Mark

General Knowledge Islamic History

What is the significance of Islamic contributions to algebra?

A Muslims invented counting systems

B Muslims developed algebra which later became foundational to modern mathematics and science

C Muslims only used algebra for religious purposes

D Muslims borrowed algebra entirely from Greeks

Explanation

Al-Khwarizmi's development of algebra during the Islamic Golden Age became foundational to modern mathematics, engineering, and computer science. The word 'algebra' comes from his Arabic text.

Reference: Islamic History - General Knowledge , Page 5

Hint

Without algebra, modern science, engineering, and computing would not exist as we know them.

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