The term 'algorithm' is derived from the Latinization of the name of which famous Islamic scholar?

A Ibn Rushd

B Al-Biruni

C Al-Khwarizmi

D Ibn al-Haytham

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The word 'algorithm' is derived from the Latinized form of the name of the Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (Algorismi), whose works introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals and methods of calculation to Europe.

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The correct answer to the question "The term 'algorithm' is derived from the Latinization of the name of which famous Islamic scholar?" is Option C: Al-Khwarizmi.

The other options — A) Ibn Rushd, B) Al-Biruni, D) Ibn al-Haytham — are incorrect for this Islamic Studies question. As explained above: The word 'algorithm' is derived from the Latinized form of the name of the Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (Algorismi), whose works introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals and methods o…

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The term 'algorithm' is derived from the Latinization of the name of which famous Islamic scholar?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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