In which city did Islamic scholars set up the House of Wisdom to translate Greek and Roman works?
AMecca
BBaghdad
CCairo
DDamascus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Baghdad
1. Islamic scholars translated earlier Roman and Greek works.
2. They established the House of Wisdom for this purpose.
3. It was located in Baghdad.
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