History Practice Quiz 272

Q1.By which year had Bernier's account been reprinted three times in English?

A. 1684 B. 1670 C. 1725 D. 1750

Q2.What was the typical form of circulation for Arabic and Persian accounts before 1800?

A. Manuscripts B. Printed books C. Newspapers D. Pamphlets

Q3.Which two Indians visited Europe after 1750 and tried to influence European images of India?

A. Shaikh Itisamuddin and Mirza Abu Talib B. François Bernier and Ibn Battuta C. Al-Biruni and Abdul Razzaq D. Duarte Barbosa and Niccolao Manucci

Q4.What item did Bernier carry for suspending and draining dahi (curds)?

A. A linen bag with a small iron hook B. A leather double sack C. A round leather table-cloth D. A portable bed made of canes

Q5.What did Bernier consider refreshing in India?

A. Lemonade and dahi B. Sweet biscuits and rice C. Limes and sugar D. Anise-flavoured biscuits

Q6.How many horses did Bernier expect to keep while travelling with the Mughal army?

A. Two B. One C. Three D. Four

Q7.What type of camel did Bernier take with him?

A. A powerful Persian camel B. A Turkoman camel C. An Arabian camel D. A Bactrian camel

Q8.According to Al-Biruni, what was the first barrier to understanding Indian society?

A. Difference in religious beliefs and practices B. Language C. Self-absorption and insularity of the local population D. Lack of written texts

Q9.Al-Biruni depended almost exclusively on the works of which group to understand Indian society?

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

Q10.Which ancient texts did Al-Biruni cite to provide an understanding of Indian society?

A. The Vedas, Puranas, Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali's works, and Manusmriti B. The Ramayana and Mahabharata only C. The Upanishads and the Arthashastra D. The Jataka tales and the Panchatantra

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History Practice Quiz 272