History Practice Quiz 277

Q1.According to Ibn Battuta, when did the chief of musicians take his place in the cupola in the singers' market?

A. Every Friday after evening prayers B. Every Thursday after dawn prayers C. Every Monday after noon prayers D. Every Saturday after sunset

Q2.What did some Hindu and Muslim rulers do when they passed by the singers' market in Daulatabad?

A. They offered prayers at the mosque B. They alighted at the cupola and the female singers sang before them C. They distributed alms to the poor D. They held court in the market

Q3.What did historians use Ibn Battuta's account to suggest about towns?

A. Towns were self-sufficient and independent B. Towns derived wealth through appropriation of surplus from villages C. Towns relied on foreign trade only D. Towns were primarily religious centers

Q4.What was the name of the horse-post system in India according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Dawa B. Uluq C. Dak D. Tatar

Q5.What was the distance between horse-post stations in the postal system described by Ibn Battuta?

A. Every 2 miles B. Every 4 miles C. Every 6 miles D. Every 8 miles

Q6.What was the name of the foot-post system in India according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Uluq B. Dawa C. Dak D. Harkara

Q7.What did the couriers carry in the foot-post system according to Ibn Battuta?

A. A sword and a shield B. A rod with copper bells C. A torch and a horn D. A flag and a drum

Q8.How long did it take for news reports of spies to reach the Sultan from Sind through the postal system?

A. 5 days B. 10 days C. 25 days D. 50 days

Q9.How long did it take to travel from Sind to Delhi according to Ibn Battuta?

A. 5 days B. 10 days C. 25 days D. 50 days

Q10.Which system did Ibn Battuta consider quicker: horse-post or foot-post?

A. Horse-post B. Foot-post C. Both were equally fast D. Neither was fast

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History Practice Quiz 277