CLASS-XII QUIZ 1 : HISTORY LESSON 5 : THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS

THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS QUIZ

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1. What was the primary subject of Al-Biruni’s Kitab-ul-Hind?

A) Astronomy and Mathematics
B) Indian Society and Culture
C) Medicine and Botany
D) Warfare and Politics

2. Which language did Al-Biruni learn to study Indian texts?

A) Persian
B) Sanskrit
C) Greek
D) Arabic

3. Who wrote Rihla, a famous travelogue describing 14th-century India?

A) Ibn Battuta
B) Al-Biruni
C) François Bernier
D) Marco Polo

4. François Bernier described Indian society as being...

A) Highly Advanced
B) Equal and Just
C) Oppressive and Degenerate
D) Simple and Traditional

5. What was Ibn Battuta’s role in the court of Muhammad bin Tughlaq?

A) Ambassador
B) Judge (Qazi)
C) Commander
D) Merchant

6. According to Al-Biruni, what was a significant barrier to understanding Indian society?

A) Language
B) Geography
C) Politics
D) Climate

7. What was the postal system described by Ibn Battuta known for?

A) Use of horses only
B) Quick and efficient communication
C) Lack of organization
D) Exclusively for royal use

8. What was the role of women in trade as per the travellers’ accounts?

A) No involvement
B) Passive assistants
C) Active participants and decision-makers
D) Clerks in royal offices

9. What was the striking feature of Indian cities as noted by Ibn Battuta?

A) Sparse population
B) Bright and colorful markets
C) Lack of infrastructure
D) Simplicity in design

10. What was the term “Hindu” originally used to describe?

A) Religious identity
B) Region east of the Indus
C) A particular language
D) Social class