Medieval World History MCQs and Notes

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 1. 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

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 2. 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

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 3. 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

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 4. 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.

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 5. 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.

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 6. 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.

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 7. 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.

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 8. 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.

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 9. 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.

M

Mr. Dubey • 52.30K Points
Coach

Q 10. with the emergence of Abbasids the Capital was transfer from Syria to

(A) iran

(B) egypt

(C) iraq

(D) bagdad