CLASS-XII QUIZ 4 : HISTORY LESSON 5 : THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS

THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS QUIZ

31. What did Ibn Battuta describe as “curiosities” in India?

A) Architecture and temples B) Postal system and paan C) Wildlife and forests D) Musical instruments

32. What role did female slaves play in the Sultan’s court?

A) Laborers B) Musicians and spies C) Merchants D) Advisors

33. What was the term used for the postal footmen described by Ibn Battuta?

A) Ulugh B) Dawa C) Barid D) Dak

34. Which group was at the top of the caste system, as per Al-Biruni?

A) Kshatriyas B) Vaishyas C) Shudras D) Brahmanas

35. What feature of Indian bazaars did Ibn Battuta note?

A) Lack of organization B) Places for cultural performances C) Only selling food items D) Absence of religious diversity

36. What was Ibn Battuta’s book, Rihla, primarily about?

A) Geography and maps B) Travel experiences C) Indian court politics D) Astronomy

37. Which Mughal city did Bernier call a “camp town”?

A) Delhi B) Agra C) Lahore D) All Mughal cities

38. What was a key reason for India’s wealth, according to Bernier?

A) Trade in metals B) Export of textiles and crafts C) Agricultural surplus D) Religious diversity

39. What cultural practice did Bernier write about with horror?

A) Dowry B) Sati C) Child marriage D) Forced labor

40. What type of laborers did Bernier highlight in rural areas?

A) Skilled artisans B) Landless peasants C) Traders D) Soldiers