India's contact with outside world in ancient times - class-IX
india's contact with outside world in ancient times
Questions
The Era that started in $622$ A.D. is ____________.
- Hijira Era
- Sikh Era
- B.C.
- A.D.
Fill in the blanks.
The only God Islam believes in is __________.
- Allah
- Jesus
- Ram
- Krishna
The teachings of Prophet Muhammad are recorded in the ___________.
- Bible
- Quran
- Bhagvat Geeta
- Torah
Muslims are required to donate ____________ of their earnings to the poor.
- One-fourth
- One-third
- One-fifth
- All
____________ was the first Caliph.
- Abubakr
- Bagdadi
- Bin-laden
- None of the these
The Arab conquest of Sindh took place in
- 712 A.D.
- 740 A.D.
- 1001 A.D.
- 1009 A.D.
The Arabian invasion became merely an incident because __________.
- Arabians did not stay long
- They had no sufficient army
- There was no permanent influence on the Indian culture
- They were not efficient rulers
Vikings and the Ottoman Turks both had common among the following?
- Both were masterful sailors of long-oared boats
- Both eventually converted to Christianity.
- Both greatly expanded the reach of Islam
- Both built an empire lasting until 1922
- Both sacked Constantinople
Which among the following religious traditions are listed in the correct chronological order?
- Islam; Judaism; Hinduism; Buddhism; Christianity
- Judaism; Hinduism; Buddhism; Christianity; Islam
- Hinduism; Judaism; Islam; Buddhism; Christianity
- Christianity; Judaism; Buddhism; Hinduism; Islam
- Buddhism; Hinduism; Judaism; Christianity; Islam
What statement best explains the adoption of the Arabic language across North Africa?
- The retreat of the Roman Empire allowed people to return to their native language.
- The Islamic conquest destroyed the native population living in this region.
- The Islamic conquest of the region resulted in many conversions to Islam and the adoption of Islamic customs.
- The defeat of the Byzantine Empire convinced many inhabitants of the superiority of Arabic culture.
What was the similarity between contemporary Turkey and the Ottoman Empires?
- Both governed people of many different ethnicities
- Neither tolerated linguistic diversity within the nation
- Both were ruled by a single ruling family
- Neither discriminated against religious minorities
- Both had a substantial role in facilitating East-West trade
The influence of Islam in Southeast Asia is an example of:
- imperialism
- migration
- cultural diffusion
- ethnocentrism
Which of the following BEST describes Muslim advances in 8th century Europe?
- Muslims advanced as far north as Scandinavia but were halted by the Vikings.
- Muslims advanced throughout the Mediterranean, including such areas as the Papal States in their holdings.
- Muslims took over the Iberian Peninsula but were stopped from further advance into Western Europe by the Franks.
- Muslims ruled the various Germanic kingdoms as tributary states.
- Muslim advances were quite limited due to the centralized monarchies present in Western Europe.
Which of the following was not languages commonly spoken in the Safavid Empire?
- Hindi
- Azerbaijani
- Turkish
- Arabic
- Persian
In Islamic doctrine, the term "Greater Jihad" means ________.
- Against impurities in one's own soul and practice
- To spread Islam by discussion and debate
- To achieve a unified Islamic state in the Middle East
- Against unorthodox practice of Islam
- For conversion of non-Muslims by any means
Which of the following early modern Islamic empires was located in India?
- Safavid
- Ottoman
- Mughal
- Abbasid
- Qing
The religions mandates that its adherents make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime if they are able to do so was:
- Islam
- Judaism
- Zoroastrianism
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
Among which of the following events in Europe coincides with The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453?
- The Lutheran Reformation
- The invention of the printing press
- The creation of the League of Nations
- The Muslim invasion of Spain
- The fall of the Carolingian empire
The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire were not similar in which of the following way?
- Both ruled ruled over substantial parts of Mesopotamia
- Both were opposed by large European alliances
- Both linked peoples of Europe with East Asia
- Both empires were officially Muslim
- Both ruled over a diverse group of cultures. .
Which of the following BEST describes the impact of Shah Ismail I?
- Safavid ruler who established the dynasty
- Mughal ruler who established the dynasty
- Ottoman ruler who established the dynasty
- Safavid ruler who led the dynasty to its greatest extent
- Ottoman ruler who led the dynasty to its greatest extent
The Islamic Golden Age (750-1200 c.c.) most contributed to worldwide scientific and cultural development by ______________________.
- preserving and extending the classical traditions of the Mediterranean and southwestern Asia
- ensuring a peaceful environment in which new scientific progress could begin
- supplying ample funds for public-sponsored scientific research
- creating interstate competition that spurred new ideas
- providing a religious justification for expanding the frontiers of human knowledge
Which of these is true of the Almoravid Empire?
- It chose to deviate from Sharia or Islamic Law when establishing its legal code.
- It developed due to peaceful contact with Arab traders.
- It was founded on a strict, traditional view of Islam spread by conquest.
- It was founded after the overthrow of the Almohad Empire.
- It was the first Sub-Saharan Muslim kingdom.
What did 15th and 16th century Ottoman sultans do to Constantinople after Ottoman forces captured it in 1453?
- They destroyed they city and made Damascus their capital
- They allowed leaders of the Orthodox Church to restore and build new churches
- They invited Western European architects to direct the rebuilding of the city
- They left the original city intact but at a much reduced condition
- They restored and beautified it and made it the Ottoman capital
Shah Abbas I (the Great) is known for all of the following EXCEPT :
- Presiding over the apex of the Safavid Dynasty
- Converting to Sunni Islam
- Fighting both Ottoman and Mughal forces on his borders
- Establishing a new capital for the Safavid Empire at the Persian city of Isfahan
- Reaching out to Western Europe to establish ties with the kingdoms of Spain, England and the Holy Roman Empire
Major trade commodities sought by European merchants from the Islamic empires included ________________.
- Silks, carpets, and ceramics.
- Tobacco and slaves.
- Manufactured goods.
- Sugar and rum.
Which of the following would not be an example of religious toleration under Muslim rule?
- Granting non-Muslims status as protected people
- The millet communities in the Ottoman empire
- The jizya tax imposed by Aurangzeb
- The syncretic "divine faith" of Akbar
Shah Abbas revitalized the Safavid regime by all of the following means EXCEPT:
- Defeating the nomadic Uzbeks.
- Forging alliances with the Ottomans against Europeans.
- Expelling the Portuguese from Hormuz.
- Reforming administrative and military institutions.
The Safavid empire began with the reign of Shah Ismail, who claimed legitimacy by ___________________.
- Seizing the Peacock Throne.
- Marrying the daughter of Sleyman the Magnificent.
- Tracing his ancestry back to a Sufi religious leader.
- Killing off competitors from the Mughal royal families.
A major reason for the decline in the Islamic empires was ______________.
- The refusal to accept new ideas and technologies from the West.
- An abandonment of religious toleration as a state policy.
- The decline in military leadership.
- The rigidity of the religious leaders.
The battle of Chandwar took place in which of the following year?
- 1192
- 1193
- 1194
- 1195
The first Muslim expedition in India took place in
- 716 A.D.
- 719 A.D.
- 712 A.D.
- 720 A.D.
At the Battle of Chaldiran in 1514,
- The Safavid qizilbash defeated the Ottoman Janissary forces.
- The Sunni Ottomans defeated the Shiite Safavids.
- An alliance of Safavids and Ottomans defeated European crusaders.
- European forces turned back the Ottoman advance into central Europe.
Prophet Muhammad went to Madina in which of the following year?
- 598 A.D.
- 602 A.D.
- 610 A.D.
- 622 A.D.
The second Tarian war took place in ___________.
- 1193 A.D.
- 1198 A.D.
- 1199 A.D.
- 1192 A.D.
Muhammad Prophet was born in which of the following year?
- 540 A.D.
- 570 A.D.
- 580 A.D.
- 545 A.D.
One persistent problem within all three empires was _____________.
- Maintaining the loyalty of the military.
- Maintaining control over a vast slave population.
- Communication between the central and provincial administrations.
- Achieving a peaceful succession after the death of the emperor.
In which month of the year are the followers of Islam required to observe fasting?
- Rabilaval
- Rajab
- Shugan
- Ramzan
Mohammed considered himself as.
- Saint
- Prophet
- Representative
- God
Prophet Mohammed was bron in _________ A.D. at Mecca.
- $570$
- $580$
- $602$
- $622$
The holy book of Islam is ___________.
- Quran
- Gita
- Bibal
- Ramayana
Prophet Mohammed was born at ___________.
- Mecca
- Madina
- Dubai
- Nepal
Christianity and Islam are called _______________ religions.
- Semitic
- Crismatic
- Conteic
- None of the above
Which of the following is considered the foundation of Islam?
- The five pillars
- Kaleema
- Faith in the authority of Calipha
- Quran
The great trading centre ________ was captured by Ottoman Turks in $1453$ A.D.
- Afghanistan
- Constantinople
- Baluchistan
- None of these
Prophet Muhammad was orphaned at a very early age and was brought up by his _______.
- Grandmother
- Grandfather
- Uncle
- Aunt
Who revealed God's divine message to Prophet Muhammad?
- Moses
- Angel Gabriel
- Jesus
- Koran
In which century Holy Quran was brought to India?
- Seventh century
- Eighth century
- Ninth century
- Tenth century
As a young man, Prophet Muhammad worked as a _____________.
- Farmer
- Craftsman
- Army soldier
- Trader
During Prophet Muhammad's time, the Arabs were divided into a number of ______ that were constantly at war with each other.
- Kingdoms
- Tribes
- Empires
- Nations
Prophet Muhammad forbade _______ and stressed the importance of good and kind behaviour.
- Meat eating
- Idol worship
- Fighting war
- Trade by seas
Caliph or Khalifa was the title given to the head of ______ community?
- Jews
- Christian
- Parsi
- Muslim
Why did Abbasid Caliphs established a House of Wisdom at Baghdad?
- To plan for crusades
- To translate into Arabic the collective wisdom of various ancient civilization.
- To make it the living palace of the Caliph
- All of the above
Prophet Muhammad's move from Mecca to Medina is known as ___________.
- Ramadan
- Hijrat
- Udasis
- Rath Yatra
The Abbasid Caliphs shifted the Caliphate from Damascus to _________.
- Mecca
- Medina
- Baghdad
- Jerusalem
India's earliest contact with Islam was established through _________.
- Turkish invasions of the 11th-12th centuries
- Arab invasion of Sindh in the 7th century
- Sufi saints and Arab travellers
- Arab merchants of Malabar coast
When did Constantinople fall to the Turks?
- 1435
- 1453
- 1450
- 1420
Prophet Mohammed's successors are called _______.
- Emperors
- Prophets
- Sultans
- Caliphs
Which is the birth place of prophet Muhammad?
- Mecca
- Medina
- Jerusalem
- Rome
The Muslim calendar, Hijri, begins from _____.
- 612 CE
- 622 CE
- 632 CE
- 642 CE
In which year Prophet Muhammad died?
- 620 CE
- 622 CE
- 628 CE
- 632 CE
What was the capital of Umayyad Caliphs?
- Baghdad
- Damascus
- Tripoli
- Mecca
The first Arab expedition to India took place in ______ under the leadership of _______.
- 652 CE, Muhammad Ghori
- 672 CE, Muhammad Ghazni
- 712 CE, Muhammad bin Qasim
- 712 CE, Babur
The famous literary work Tahqiq- i- Hind was written by _______.
- Alberuni
- Zia-ud-din Barni
- Balban
- Raziya Sultan
Which of the following is not predominantly an Islamic state:
- Pakistan
- India
- Moro
- Yemen
- Malaysia
Which of the following does not include in the Five Pillars of Islam?
- Evangelism
- Charity
- Faith
- Fasting
- Pilgrimage
In their rise to power the Ottomans were aided by the ghazi, who were ___________________.
- Muslim religious warriors.
- Mongol mercenaries.
- Anatolian peasants, eager to escape the heavy taxes of the Byzantine empire.
- Christian captives raised to fight for them.
Who established the first Islamic empire in India?
- Hizzaz
- Muhammad-Bin-Quasim
- Muhammad Ghazni
- Muhammad Ghor
The 'Hijira Era' started in the year _____________A.D.
- $600$
- $612$
- $622$
- $632$
Politically, all three of the Islamic states began as ____________________.
- oligarchies, dominated by the merchant class.
- constitutional monarchies.
- feudal aristocracies.
- military states.
Foreign trade took hold primarily in ________________.
- The Ottoman and the Mughal empires.
- The Safavid and the Ottoman empires.
- The Mughal and the Safavid empires.
- All three empires.
Which of the following were the first Muslim invaded on India?
- Afgans
- Turks
- Persians
- Arabs
Which of these religions does NOT view the state of nirvana as the ultimate spiritual goal?
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Jainism
- Sikhism
Which of these leaders was most influential in the establishment of an Islamic government in modern Iran?
- Reza Shah Pahlavi
- Nader Shah Afshar
- Ayatollah Rhallh Khomeyn
- Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
- Gh Mohammad Khan
The theology of Judaism most differed from other early religions due to its belief in ________.
- Monotheism
- Gnosticism
- Nihilism
- Divine right of monarchs
- Religious rites and rituals
Which of the following is not a major tenet of ancient Judaism?
- The belief in one God.
- The belief in an ancestral lineage dating back to Abraham.
- The belief in the sacred importance of the Temple in Jerusalem.
- The belief that God granted the land of Israel to the Jews.
- The belief that the Messiah came to earth in the 1st century C.E.
The Maccabean or Hasomonean Revolt was a movement of Jews against which of the following civilization?
- The Romans
- The Greeks
- The Persians
- The Egyptians
- The Assyrians
The dispersal of Jews from their homeland after the Babylonian and Roman sacks of Jerusulem became known as _______________.
- The Removal
- The Journey
- The "time of sorrow"
- The Diaspora
- The Submission
Jews argue that an agreement between God and the "people of Israel" guaranteed Judeans success and a country of their own in return for obedience to God.
This type of promise is also known as ________________.
- A covenant
- A stipulation
- A treaty
- A compromise
- A negotiation
Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes Jews within the Persian Empire?
- They assimilated into the local culture of Babylon
- The Diaspora resulted in all Jews leaving Babylon
- Jews believed they had a covenant with God
- They continuously fought for the right to return to Jerusalem
- Jews were willing to rebuild their temple in Babylon
In 587 B.C.E., the Neo-Babylonians conquered Judea and deported the Judeans to Babylonia.
The state of being barred from one's native country is known as ____________.
- Asylum
- Exile
- Excommunication
- Eviction
- Outlawed