πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. Which one of the following statements about Rousseau is correct?
  • (A) he perfected the theory of social contract
  • (B) he repudiated the theory of contract altogether
  • (C) he transformed the theory of contract into an idealist mode of political discourse
  • (D) he added nothing to the theories of hobbes and locke beyond combining their
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) he transformed the theory of contract into an idealist mode of political discourse
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. The theory of social contract primarily seeks
  • (A) to explore the historical origin of the state
  • (B) to explain the basis of political obligation
  • (C) to justify the status quo
  • (D) to bring out a radical transformation of society by revolution
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) to explain the basis of political obligation
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. Which one does not contribute to the formation of International Government?
  • (A) expansion of international trade
  • (B) establishment of international organization
  • (C) inter-state rivalry
  • (D) means of communication
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βœ… Correct Answer: (C) inter-state rivalry
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. Under pressure from authorities in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers fled to Medina in 622. Muslims call this move
  • (A) the hijra.
  • (B) the umra.
  • (C) yathrib.
  • (D) the hajj.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) the hijra.
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. The nature of the society into which the prophet Muhammad was born was
  • (A) an urban-based culture with small manufacturing.
  • (B) a strictly disciplined military society.
  • (C) an agricultural society dominated by warriors.
  • (D) a society made up largely of nomads and merchants.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) a society made up largely of nomads and merchants.
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. Which of the following is not correct in describing cultural influences on Islam?
  • (A) persian literature deeply influenced islamic literary works.
  • (B) indian numerals had a profound influence on the development of mathematical thinking among muslims.
  • (C) the caliphs adopted persian ideas of kingship.
  • (D) greek rational reasoning had a long-lasting influence on the theological development of islam.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) greek rational reasoning had a long-lasting influence on the theological development of islam.
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. The hajj
  • (A) is one of the five pillars of islam
  • (B) brought muslims from disparate parts of the world together.
  • (C) ends at the ka'ba in mecca.
  • (D) contributed to the spread of islamic beliefs and values.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (A) is one of the five pillars of islam
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. Which of the following was true of Sufis?
  • (A) they sought an emotional and mystical union with allah.
  • (B) they used emotional sermons and song and dance to encourage devotion.
  • (C) they tolerated observances of some non-islamic customs.
  • (D) all these answers are correct.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) all these answers are correct.
πŸ“Š Medieval World History
Q. During Abbasid times, the Arabs learned from China the technique of making
  • (A) fine silk.
  • (B) gunpowder and cannons.
  • (C) paper.
  • (D) all these answers are correct.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) all these answers are correct.
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Q. with the emergence of Abbasids the Capital was transfer from Syria to
  • (A) iran
  • (B) egypt
  • (C) iraq
  • (D) bagdad
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) bagdad