Question 1

Baithul Hikma was founded by&#10;A)al mahdi&#10;B)al mansoor&#10;C)al mamoon&#10;D)muatasim

Accepted Answer

Baithul Hikma, also known as the House of Wisdom, was founded by Caliph Al-Ma'mun in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age.

Question 2

Author of Al Hawi&#10;A)ibn sina&#10;B)al farabi&#10;C)al kindi&#10;D)al razi

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Al Razi, also known as Rhazes, is the author of Al Hawi, a comprehensive medical encyclopedia.

Question 3

The barmakids played an important role during the caliphate of&#10;A)umayyads&#10;B)abbasids&#10;C)fatimids&#10;D)saljuqs

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The Barmakids were a Persian family that rose to prominence during the Abbasid Caliphate. They served as viziers and administrators, significantly contributing to the cultural and scientific achievements of the era.

Question 4

The bookNuzhat al Mushtaq is written by:&#10;A)al idrisi&#10;B)mushtaq bin ishtiyaq&#10;C)umar khayyam&#10;D)al biruni

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Nuzhat al Mushtaq, also known as the Book of Pleasant Journeys into Faraway Lands, is a geographical text written by Al-Idrisi in 1154. It was commissioned by Roger II of Sicily and is one of the most advanced ancient world maps.

Question 5

The Capital of Umayyad Dynasty was&#10;A)madeena&#10;B)kufa&#10;C)damascus&#10;D)bagdad

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The capital of the Umayyad Dynasty was Damascus. This dynasty ruled from 661 to 750 AD, and under their reign, Damascus became a major cultural and commercial center.

Question 6

The tragedy of Karbala took place in the year&#10;A)661ad&#10;B)668ad&#10;C)662ad&#10;D)680ad

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The tragedy of Karbala occurred in the year 680 AD, marking a significant event in Islamic history, particularly for Shia Muslims, as it involved the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Question 7

Gibraltar is named after the invasion of the Arab General&#10;A)tariq bin ziyad&#10;B)musa bin nusair&#10;C)umar khayyam&#10;D)abdullah bin amir

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Gibraltar is named after Tariq bin Ziyad, the Umayyad general who led the Islamic conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711 AD. The name Gibraltar is derived from the Arabic name Jabal Ṭāriq (جبل طارق), which means "Mountain of Tariq."

Question 8

Which was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty up to 1638 AD.?&#10;A)agra fort&#10;B)red fort&#10;C)fathepur sikri&#10;D)dawlatabad

Accepted Answer

The Agra Fort was the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638, when the capital was shifted to Delhi.

Question 9

The Umayyad conquest of Spain in the year:&#10;A)708ad&#10;B)701ad&#10;C)711ad&#10;D)720ad

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The Umayyad conquest of Spain began in the year 711 AD when an Umayyad force led by Tariq ibn-Ziyad crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and defeated the Visigothic king Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete.

Question 10

Granada is the city of&#10;A)egypt&#10;B)spain&#10;C)italy&#10;D)turkey

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Granada is a city located in the southern region of Spain, known for its rich history and cultural landmarks such as the Alhambra.

Question 11

Kitabul Maghazi is written by&#10;A)al zamakshari&#10;B)al masudi&#10;C)al waqidi&#10;D)ibn ishaq

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The answer of Kitabul Maghazi is written by&#10;A)al zamakshari&#10;B)al masudi&#10;C)al...

Question 12

The Canon of Medicine isthe famouswork of&#10;A)ibn rushd&#10;B)al baladuri&#10;C)al masudi&#10;D)ibn sina

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The answer of The Canon of Medicine isthe famouswork of&#10;A)ibn...

Question 13

Al Zahra palace was built by&#10;A)abdurahman i&#10;B)abdurahman ii&#10;C)al hakkam&#10;D)abdurahman iii

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The answer of Al Zahra palace was built by&#10;A)abdurahman i&#10;B)abdurahman...

Question 14

Ibn al Bythar was born in&#10;A)egypt&#10;B)spain&#10;C)italy&#10;D)turkey

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The answer of Ibn al Bythar was born in&#10;A)egypt&#10;B)spain&#10;C)italy&#10;D)turkey...

Question 15

The era of Translation was happened during the administration of&#10;A)umayyads&#10;B)abbasids&#10;C)fatimids&#10;D)saljuqs

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The answer of The era of Translation was happened during...

Question 16

Muawiya conquered cypress in the year&#10;A)649 ad&#10;B)670 ad&#10;C)690 ad&#10;D)636ad

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The answer of Muawiya conquered cypress in the year&#10;A)649 ad&#10;B)670...

Question 17

Haroon al Rasheed was died in the Year&#10;A)809 ad&#10;B)800ad&#10;C)819 ad&#10;D)820ad

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The answer of Haroon al Rasheed was died in the...

Question 18

The seventh Abbasid caliph was&#10;A)haroon rasheed&#10;B)al maamoon&#10;C)al mutasim&#10;D)al mansoor

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The answer of The seventh Abbasid caliph was&#10;A)haroon rasheed&#10;B)al maamoon&#10;C)al...

Question 19

Bagdad is situated in present day&#10;A)egypt&#10;B)iran&#10;C)iraq&#10;D)oman

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The answer of Bagdad is situated in present day&#10;A)egypt&#10;B)iran&#10;C)iraq&#10;D)oman...

Question 20

Which of the following was the biggest port during the Mughal Period?&#10;A)surat&#10;B)hoogly&#10;C)chittagong&#10;D)balasore

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The answer of Which of the following was the biggest...

Question 21

Which of the following Mughal monument is not made marble?&#10;A)humayun tomb&#10;B)taj mahal&#10;C)moti masjid&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Which of the following Mughal monument is...

Question 22

The Mansabdari System was introduced by&#10;A)humayun&#10;B)akbar&#10;C)shahjahan&#10;D)aurangazeb

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The answer of The Mansabdari System was introduced by&#10;A)humayun&#10;B)akbar&#10;C)shahjahan&#10;D)aurangazeb...

Question 23

The Mughal ruler who wrote his autobiography was:&#10;A)humayun&#10;B)akbar&#10;C)shahjahan&#10;D)babur

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The answer of The Mughal ruler who wrote his autobiography...

Question 24

Akbar held his religious discussions in:&#10;A)jodhabai palace&#10;B)panch mahal&#10;C)ibadat khana&#10;D)buland darwaz

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The answer of Akbar held his religious discussions in:&#10;A)jodhabai palace&#10;B)panch...

Question 25

Jizya was abolished by the Mughal ruler&#10;A)humayun&#10;B)akbar&#10;C)shahjahan&#10;D)babur

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The answer of Jizya was abolished by the Mughal ruler&#10;A)humayun&#10;B)akbar&#10;C)shahjahan&#10;D)babur...

Deck 4: Historical Facts and Figures: From Baithul Hikma to the Mansabdari System