Perceptions of Society: Through the Eyes of Travellers

This is an MCQ-based quiz on Perceptions of Society.

This includes Kitab-ul-Hind, Slavery provided by Ibn Battuta, and other historical aspects.

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Who among the following belonged to Morocco?

Ibn Battuta Al-Biruni Francois Bernier Abdul Samarandi

Islamic Law is known as ________

Shariya Samr Ulema All of these

Which of these French travellers came to during 17th century?

Al-Biruni

Ibn-Battuta

Abul Fail

Francois Bernier

Which of the following cities, according to Ibn-Battuta, was the largest?

Surat

Delhi

Daulatabad

Agra

Which of the following was not one of the barriers as discussed by Al-Biruni?

Language Slavery in the eastern societies Difference in religious beliefs and practices Self-absorption and the resulting ignorance of the local population

Who wrote Kitab-ul-Hind?

Ibn Battuta Al-Biruni Francois Bernier Marco Polo

What are the subjects on which travellers compiled their accounts?

Affairs of the court Religious issues Architecture All of the above

Who gave us the most important description of Vijayanagara in the 15th century?

Ibn Battuta Abdur Razzaq Francois Bernier Marco Polo

Consider the following statements. 1. Montesquieu used Bernier’s accounts to develop his idea of oriental despotism. 2. Bernier gave a detailed report on rural society. 3. According to Bernier, crown ownership of land was good for peasants. 4. Bernier onsidered Indian King was the king of beggars. Which of the given statement is/are correct?

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 4 2, 3, 4

Consider the following statements regarding Al-Biruni’s description of the caste system. (i) Al-Biruni disapproved of the notion of pollution. (ii) He suggested that social division was unique to India. (iii) He believed the concept of social pollution, intrinsic to the caste system was contrary to the laws of nature. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

III only I and II II and III I and III
Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Perceptions of Society: Through the Eyes of Travellers
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