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The word sufi is derived from 'suf' which means ______ in Persian.

  1. enlightened human

  2. coarse cloth

  3. wise

  4. teacher


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The word 'Sufi' is derived from the Arabic word 'Suf' which means 'wool' and refers to coarse woolen cloth that was worn by Prophet Mohammad and by his close companions.

The cultural bankruptcy of Europe during the Middle Ages is often referred to as _________ Age.

  1. Dark

  2. Bright

  3. Black

  4. Golden


Correct Option: A

Due to the cultural bankruptcy the Middle Ages is also called

  1. Bright Age

  2. Dark Age

  3. Black Age

  4. Golden Age


Correct Option: B

The powerful ruling dynasties that emerged in countries like ___________ during the ${15}^{th}$ century weakened the feudal system.

  1. Rome, Italy and Greece

  2. France, England and Spain

  3. Germany, Turkey and Austria

  4. Germany, Switzerland and Holland


Correct Option: B

The feudalism was a institution of administration based on which of the following?

  1. The contractual relationship between the land holders.

  2. The tenure of the land and the contractual relationship between the land holders.

  3. The tenure of the land and the contractual relationship between the vendors.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Feudalism gave economic and political powers to the feudal lords. The king gave the land to the nobles who donated small areas of lands to their subordinates. It was an agreement between the powerful and the weak. Feudalism became popular in all sections and institutions of the European society.

The Middle Ages in Europe began with the fall of the __________ Empire.

  1. Roman

  2. Italian

  3. German

  4. British


Correct Option: A

The rise of barbaric tribes in Europe led to the emergence of

  1. Feudal system

  2. Social revolution

  3. Religious reformation

  4. Renaissance


Correct Option: A

In the Middle Ages, many of the books were often based on __________.

  1. Ancient Greek books

  2. Ancient Roman books

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B


Correct Option: C

According to priests in the Middle Ages, who would judge everyone on the doomsday?

  1. Pope

  2. Archbishops

  3. Bishops

  4. God


Correct Option: D

Who controlled the schools and universities in the middle age?

  1. King

  2. Knights

  3. Church

  4. Nobles


Correct Option: C