Which of the following was *not* a language known to Al-Biruni?

Ancient History Chapter 2

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Syriac
Sanskrit
Greek
Hebrew
Answer explanation
Al-Biruni was proficient in several languages, including Syriac, Sanskrit, and Hebrew. However, there is no evidence that he knew Greek, making it the correct answer as the language he did not know.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of Al-Biruni’s *Kitab-ul-Hind*?
To write poetry about Indian culture
To aid those who wanted to associate with or understand Hindus
To criticize Indian beliefs
To compile a travelogue of his journey
Answer explanation
Al-Biruni's *Kitab-ul-Hind* aimed to provide insights into Indian culture and beliefs, helping those who wished to understand or connect with Hindus, rather than criticizing or merely documenting his travels.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ibn Battuta was appointed as a qazi in which of the following cities?
Multan
Ghazni
Delhi
Lahore
Answer explanation
Ibn Battuta was appointed as a qazi in Delhi during his travels in the 14th century. This position allowed him to influence legal matters in the region, highlighting the significance of Delhi in his journey.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
François Bernier visited India during the reign of which Mughal emperor?
Babur
Akbar
Shah Jahan
Aurangzeb
Answer explanation
François Bernier visited India during the reign of Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughal emperors, known for his long rule and significant impact on the empire's administration and culture.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term “al-Hind” refer to in Persian and Arabic usage?
The religious beliefs of Hindus
A historical empire
The region east of the Indus River
A caste group in India
Answer explanation
The term "al-Hind" refers to the region east of the Indus River, historically encompassing parts of present-day India and Pakistan. It does not denote religious beliefs, an empire, or a caste group.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Al-Biruni was taken to Ghazni as a hostage after the invasion of Khwarizm by:
Genghis Khan
Sultan Mahmud
Muhammad Ghori
Alauddin Khalji
Answer explanation
Al-Biruni was taken to Ghazni as a hostage after the invasion of Khwarizm by Sultan Mahmud, who was a prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, known for his military campaigns and cultural patronage.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ibn Battuta began his travels from which city?
Baghdad
Mecca
Cairo
Tangier
Answer explanation
Ibn Battuta began his travels from Tangier, which is located in present-day Morocco. This city served as his starting point before he embarked on his extensive journeys across the Islamic world and beyond.
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