What was Saadia Gaon's birthplace?
Jerusalem
Fayyum
Baghdad
Cairo
Answer
Saadia Gaon was born in Fayyum, a city in Upper Egypt. The name "Al-Fayyumi" in his name refers to his place of birth.
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