History Practice Quiz 275

Q1.According to Ibn Battuta, the betel tree is cultivated in the same manner as which plant?

A. Grape-vine B. Date-palm C. Coconut tree D. Nutmeg tree

Q2.What does Ibn Battuta say is used along with betel leaves when chewing paan?

A. Areca nut and chalk B. Nutmeg and lime C. Coconut and sugar D. Tobacco and honey

Q3.How does Ibn Battuta describe the coconut tree in comparison to another tree?

A. It looks exactly like date-palms B. It resembles a grape-vine C. It is like a nutmeg tree D. It is similar to a banana plant

Q4.What does Ibn Battuta compare the inside of a green coconut to?

A. The brain B. The eyes C. The mouth D. The hair

Q5.According to Ibn Battuta, what is made from the fibre of the coconut?

A. Cords for sewing ships and cables for vessels B. Ropes for climbing C. Cloth for clothing D. Paper for writing

Q6.What did Ibn Battuta highlight in his accounts to impress his audience?

A. Anything that was unfamiliar B. Stories of kings only C. Religious rituals D. Geographical features

Q7.According to Ibn Battuta, which city did he describe as the largest in India?

A. Delhi B. Daulatabad C. Budaun D. Mandwi

Q8.Which city did Ibn Battuta note as rivalling Delhi in size?

A. Daulatabad B. Budaun C. Mandwi D. Tughlakabad

Q9.What was the breadth of the wall of Delhi according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Eleven cubits B. Twenty cubits C. Fifteen cubits D. Eight cubits

Q10.What were stored inside the ramparts of Delhi according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Edibles, magazines, ammunition, ballistas and siege machines B. Gold, silver, jewels and precious stones C. Horses, camels, elephants and chariots D. Books, manuscripts, maps and charts

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History Practice Quiz 275