CLASS-XII QUIZ 3 : HISTORY LESSON 5 : THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS

THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS QUIZ

All questions are compulsory. Time limit: 10 minutes

21. What did Al-Biruni use to better understand Indian society?

A) Folklore and oral traditions B) Sanskrit texts and Brahmana accounts C) Trade routes and inscriptions D) Religious rituals

22. Which traveler visited Vijayanagara and documented its grandeur?

A) Al-Biruni B) Abdur Razzaq Samarqandi C) François Bernier D) Marco Polo

23. Which chapter of the Kitab-ul-Hind focuses on social life?

A) Astronomy B) Philosophy C) Social Life D) Festivals

24. What system was central to rural society in Al-Biruni’s observations?

A) Zamindari B) Caste system C) Feudal hierarchy D) Democratic councils

25. What materials did Indian artisans commonly work with, as noted by Bernier?

A) Bronze and Copper B) Gold, Silver, and Cotton C) Wood and Leather D) Stone and Iron

26. What was Ibn Battuta's primary purpose in visiting India?

A) Trade B) Pilgrimage C) Seek patronage at the Sultan's court D) Military conquest

27. Which product was highly sought after in West and Southeast Asia?

A) Indian spices B) Indian textiles C) Indian ivory D) Indian metals

28. What did François Bernier emphasize in his description of Mughal India?

A) Mughal prosperity B) Tyranny and lack of private property C) Military conquests D) Religious tolerance

29. Which city did Ibn Battuta describe as having vibrant markets for musicians?

A) Delhi B) Daulatabad C) Multan D) Surat

30. Who was the French king to whom Bernier dedicated his works?

A) Louis XIV B) Napoleon C) Charles V D) Philip II