History Practice Quiz 278

Q1.What was often transported using the foot-post system according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Gold and silver B. Fruits of Khurasan C. Spices from Kerala D. Textiles from Bengal

Q2.What did Abdur Razzaq describe as 'a strange nation'?

A. The people of Calicut B. The people of Mangalore C. The people of Delhi D. The people of Sind

Q3.What were the eyes of the golden statue in the idol-house near Mangalore made of?

A. Diamonds B. Emeralds C. Red rubies D. Sapphires

Q4.Which traveler is known for comparing Mughal India with contemporary Europe and emphasizing the superiority of the latter?

A. Ibn Battuta B. François Bernier C. Pelsaert D. Nicolo Conti

Q5.According to Bernier, what was a fundamental difference between Mughal India and Europe?

A. Lack of private property in land B. Absence of a monarch C. No trade with Europe D. Lack of religious tolerance

Q6.Which Dutch traveler visited the subcontinent in the early seventeenth century and was shocked by widespread poverty?

A. François Bernier B. Ibn Battuta C. Pelsaert D. Thomas Roe

Q7.According to Pelsaert, who was responsible for the widespread poverty in India?

A. The peasants B. The nobles C. The state D. Foreign traders

Q8.What was Bernier's primary purpose in writing his account of India?

A. To entertain readers with exotic tales B. To influence policy-makers and intelligentsia C. To document Indian culture for posterity D. To promote trade between India and France

Q9.How did Bernier represent India in his account?

A. As a model for Europe B. As the inverse of Europe C. As equal to Europe D. As a blend of Eastern and Western cultures

Q10.What did Bernier believe about crown ownership of land in the Mughal Empire?

A. It was beneficial for the state B. It was harmful for both state and people C. It had no effect on the economy D. It encouraged private investment

Sign in with Email

History Practice Quiz 278