Class XII History Quiz - Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society
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1. Which traveller is known for his detailed accounts of the Indian subcontinent during the 14th century?
Ibn Battuta · Marco Polo · Fa-Hien · Hiuen Tsang
2. What was the primary focus of the accounts written by travellers in the Indian subcontinent?
Political structures · Religious practices · Cultural diversity · Economic systems
3. Which aspect of society did Ibn Battuta particularly emphasize in his writings?
Trade and commerce · Social hierarchy · Religious tolerance · Art and architecture
4. What was the perception of Indian society by European travellers during the medieval period?
Highly civilized and advanced · Barbaric and uncultured · Static and unchanging · Diverse and complex
5. Which traveller provided insights into the customs and rituals of Indian society?
Alberuni · Ibn Battuta · Marco Polo · Hiuen Tsang
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