History Practice Quiz 266

Q1.Al-Biruni arrived in Ghazni as a hostage but later developed a liking for the city. At what age did he die?

A. 70 B. 60 C. 80 D. 65

Q2.Which language did Al-Biruni NOT know, though he was familiar with works of Greek philosophers through Arabic translations?

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

Q3.Al-Biruni translated which Greek mathematician's works into Sanskrit for his Brahmana friends?

A. Euclid B. Plato C. Aristotle D. Pythagoras

Q4.According to Al-Biruni, his work was intended as a help to those who want to discuss religious questions with which group?

A. the Hindus B. the Muslims C. the Buddhists D. the Christians

Q5.From which century onwards were Sanskrit works on astronomy, mathematics and medicine translated into Arabic?

A. eighth century B. ninth century C. tenth century D. seventh century

Q6.Al-Biruni spent years in the company of which priests and scholars to learn Sanskrit and study religious and philosophical texts?

A. Brahmana priests B. Buddhist monks C. Jain ascetics D. Sufi saints

Q7.What is the title of Al-Biruni's famous text written in Arabic?

A. Kitab-ul-Hind B. Al-Biruni's Travels C. The History of India D. Sanskritic Traditions

Q8.How many chapters does Al-Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind contain?

A. 80 B. 60 C. 100 D. 50

Q9.What distinctive structure did Al-Biruni typically adopt in each chapter of the Kitab-ul-Hind?

A. Beginning with a question, description based on Sanskritic traditions, and comparison with other cultures B. Starting with a summary, then detailed analysis, and ending with a conclusion C. Presenting a problem, solution, and critique D. Listing facts, then providing commentary, and finally a glossary

Q10.According to some present-day scholars, what influenced the geometric structure of Al-Biruni's chapters?

A. His mathematical orientation B. His religious beliefs C. His linguistic skills D. His travel experiences

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History Practice Quiz 266