History Practice Quiz 276

Q1.Which gate of Delhi was described as the greatest by Ibn Battuta?

A. Budaun darwaza B. Mandwi darwaza C. Gul darwaza D. Dehli darwaza

Q2.What was located inside the Mandwi darwaza according to Ibn Battuta?

A. A grain market B. An orchard C. A cemetery D. A mosque

Q3.What was adjacent to the Gul darwaza according to Ibn Battuta?

A. An orchard B. A grain market C. A cemetery D. A rampart

Q4.What did Ibn Battuta note about the cemetery in Delhi?

A. It had graves with domes or arches and flowers blooming in all seasons B. It was located outside the city walls C. It was used only for royalty D. It had no decorations

Q5.What was the lower part of the rampart of Delhi built of according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Stone B. Bricks C. Wood D. Mud

Q6.According to Ibn Battuta, what was the role of bazaars in Indian towns?

A. They were only places of economic transactions B. They were hubs of social and cultural activities C. They were exclusively used for religious purposes D. They were centers for political gatherings

Q7.What did Ibn Battuta note about Indian agriculture?

A. It was unproductive due to poor soil B. It allowed farmers to cultivate two crops a year C. It depended entirely on monsoon rains D. It was limited to one crop per year

Q8.Which Indian products were in great demand in West Asia and Southeast Asia according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Spices and precious stones B. Indian textiles, particularly cotton cloth, fine muslins, silks, brocade and satin C. Metal tools and weapons D. Wooden carvings and furniture

Q9.According to Ibn Battuta, who could wear certain varieties of fine muslin?

A. All merchants and artisans B. Only the nobles and the very rich C. Only women of the royal court D. All urban residents

Q10.In Ibn Battuta's description, what was located at the centre of each shop in the singers' market?

A. A large carpet B. A swing on which the female singer sits C. A musical instrument D. A throne for the chief musician

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History Practice Quiz 276