History Practice Quiz 283

Q1.According to Ibn Battuta, who did the emperor keep with every noble to spy on them?

A. His relatives B. His slaves C. His ministers D. His soldiers

Q2.What did Ibn Battuta purchase when he reached Sind as gifts for Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq?

A. Horses, camels and slaves B. Gold, silver and jewels C. Elephants, horses and slaves D. Camels, slaves and spices

Q3.What did Ibn Battuta present to the governor of Multan?

A. A slave and horse together with raisins and almonds B. A horse and camel with gold coins C. Two slaves and a horse D. Raisins, almonds and a camel

Q4.How many slaves did Muhammad bin Tughlaq give to the preacher Nasiruddin according to Ibn Battuta?

A. One hundred slaves B. Two hundred slaves C. Three hundred slaves D. Fifty slaves

Q5.According to Ibn Battuta, what were some female slaves in the service of the Sultan experts in?

A. Music and dance B. Cooking and sewing C. Spying and warfare D. Medicine and astrology

Q6.How were female slaves employed by the Sultan according to Ibn Battuta?

A. To keep a watch on his nobles B. To manage his treasury C. To lead military campaigns D. To oversee agricultural production

Q7.What was the price of female slaves required for domestic labour according to Ibn Battuta?

A. Very high B. Very low C. Moderate D. Variable

Q8.Which practice did Bernier describe in detail regarding the treatment of women?

A. Sati B. Purdah C. Child marriage D. Polygamy

Q9.According to Bernier's description, how old was the young widow sacrificed at Lahore?

A. Twelve years B. Fifteen years C. Eighteen years D. Ten years

Q10.Who assisted the Brahmanas in forcing the young widow onto the funeral pyre according to Bernier?

A. An old woman B. The girl's mother C. The village chief D. Soldiers