ITH: IBN Khaldun

Ibn Khaldun is considered the father of:

• Modern physics

• Sociology and historiography

• Medicine

• Astronomy

What is the name of Ibn Khaldun’s most famous work?

• The Republic

• The Muqaddimah

• The Divine Comedy

• The Art of War

The Muqaddimah serves as:

• A religious scripture

• A preface to his larger historical text and a treatise on the philosophy of history

• A book on astronomy

• A guide to Islamic rituals

Ibn Khaldun's approach to studying history emphasized:

• Myths and legends

• Causation, objectivity, and empirical evidence

• Personal beliefs and biases

• Religious interpretations alone

Ibn Khaldun's theory of Asabiyyah refers to:

• The decline of trade

• Group solidarity and social cohesion

• Military strategies

• Agricultural techniques

According to Ibn Khaldun, societies with strong Asabiyyah are more likely to:

• Collapse quickly

• Thrive and sustain civilizations

• Become weak and divided

• Avoid economic growth

What happens when Asabiyyah declines in a society?

• The society becomes stronger

• The society faces decline and possible collapse

• The society gains political power

• Economic growth increases

Ibn Khaldun explored economic topics such as:

• Space exploration

• Taxation, labor, and wealth distribution

• Pharmaceutical studies

• Military expansion

What was Ibn Khaldun’s view on excessive taxation?

• It increases government revenue

• It hinders economic growth and reduces state revenue

• It has no effect on the economy

• It encourages more trade

Ibn Khaldun’s economic theories make him a precursor to:

• Modern economic theory

• Religious studies

• Military strategy

• Space exploration