Medieval Indian History Quiz 17 (20 MCQs)

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1. The chronicle Tabaqat-i-Nasiri was written by

Correct Answer: D) Minhaj-us-Siraj.

2. Preserver of the World

Correct Answer: A) Vishnu.

3. In feudal Japan, who was at the top of the social structure, but in reality had little power?

Correct Answer: B) Emperor.

4. St. Francis Xavier was born in ..... ?

Correct Answer: C) Spain.

5. What great project connected major rivers in China?

Correct Answer: A) Grand Canal.

6. Overthrew the Mongol leaders.

Correct Answer: B) Ming.

7. Who is Marco Polo?

Correct Answer: A) A European that visited and lived in China during the Yuan dynasty.

8. Theravada Buddhists

Correct Answer: A) View Buddha as a teacher, but not a god; focused on meditation and good behavior.

9. Kabir was the disciple of?

Correct Answer: B) Ramananda.

10. Which of these was NOT a reason the Mughal Empire was successful

Correct Answer: D) Winning a war against the Mongols.

11. Which country heavily influenced Japanese culture?

Correct Answer: A) China.

12. What is an artifact?

Correct Answer: D) A manmade object of historical interest.

13. A religious way of life that rejects worldly pursuits

Correct Answer: C) Monasticism.

14. The British called the dyed cotton clothes .....

Correct Answer: B) Chimp.

15. Kabir Mate..... Bhakti Sant and Dohas from Home

Correct Answer: A) Remaining.

16. Which Mughal Emperor was defeated by Sher Shah Suri?

Correct Answer: B) Humayun.

17. The Name Bharatavarsha is also mentioned in

Correct Answer: A) Rig Veda.

18. The last invasion of Mahmud of Ghazi was to the temple city of .....

Correct Answer: C) Somnath.

19. Masulipatnam was known for its .....

Correct Answer: B) Dyed cotton clothes.

20. 8 Fold Path is too tough, therefore you can just worship Buddha, to access Nirvana.

Correct Answer: A) Mahayana Buddhism.