History Practice Quiz 282

Q1.What did Bernier mention as products of Bengal that were not cultivated in Egypt?

A. Silks, cotton, and indigo B. Rice, corn, and wheat C. Spices, tea, and coffee D. Sugar, jute, and tobacco

Q2.During the seventeenth century, what percentage of the population in India lived in towns?

A. 10 per cent B. 15 per cent C. 20 per cent D. 25 per cent

Q3.Who described Mughal cities as 'camp towns'?

A. Bernier B. Al-Biruni C. Ibn Battuta D. Abul Fazl

Q4.According to Bernier, what did Mughal cities depend on for their survival?

A. Imperial patronage B. Trade with Europe C. Agricultural surplus D. Religious institutions

Q5.In western India, what were the merchant community groups called?

A. Mahajans B. Sheths C. Nagarsheths D. Karkhanas

Q6.What was the title of the chief of the merchant community in Ahmedabad?

A. Sheth B. Nagarsheth C. Mahajan D. Wakil

Q7.What were the imperial workshops called according to Bernier?

A. Karkhanas B. Mahajans C. Bazaars D. Sheths

Q8.According to Bernier's description of the karkhanas, what did artisans do at the end of the day?

A. Return to their homes B. Stay in the workshops C. Go to the bazaar D. Attend the imperial court

Q9.What did Bernier imply about the condition of artisans in the karkhanas?

A. They aspired for improvement B. They lived in comfort C. No one aspired for any improvement D. They were free to change professions

Q10.Which of the following is NOT a type of town mentioned in the text?

A. Trading towns B. Pilgrimage towns C. Fort towns D. Port-towns