A Great Scientist: Al-Jazari

3. Answer the questions according to the text. (K.E8.9.R2.) (7x4=28pts) A Great Scientist: Al-Jazari. Al-Jazari is one of the most important scientists in the history of engineering. He is famous for his inventions and machines. He was born in 1136 in Cizre. He lived during the Artuqid period and worked as an engineer in a palace. From a young age, he was interested in science and mechanics. Al-Jazari designed many useful machines. He invented water clocks, automatic machines, and water-raising devices. His machines helped people in their daily lives. For example, his water systems made it easier to carry water. His most famous book is The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices. In this book, he explained his inventions with drawings. Thanks to this book, many people learned about engineering and mechanics. Al-Jazari changed the history of technology. Today, he is known as one of the pioneers of robotics because his ideas were very advanced for his time and influenced the development of modern machines and robots. He died in 1206 in Cizre. People still remember him as a great scientist and inventor. 1) Where and when was Al-Jazari born? 2) What was Al-Jazari interested in when he was young? 3) What kinds of machines did Al-Jazari invent? 4) What is the name of his famous book? 5) How did Al-Jazari influence technology? 6) Why is Al-Jazari called one of the pioneers of robotics? 7) Where and when did Al-Jazari die?

This question includes visual content: There are two illustrations flanking the text. The left illustration shows a peacock fountain mechanism. The right illustration shows a detailed antique clock with two circular faces showing clock hands.