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Flashcards: Theme 5 - Through the eyes of travellers 50 Flashcards 
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What are the key contributions of Al-Biruni, Ibn Battuta, and Francois Bernier to the understanding of cultural differences in their travel accounts? |
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Al-Biruni provided insights into science and culture, Ibn Battuta documented extensive travels across the Islamic world with rich details on social customs, and Francois Bernier offered perspectives on Indian society and its complexities.  |
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Travelers often recorded their observations related to ___, ___, and ___ in their accounts. |
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Court affairs, religious issues, and architecture  |
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True or False: The accounts of women travelers are abundant and well-documented in historical records. |
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False. The accounts of women travelers are scarce.  |
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How do the perspectives of travelers enhance the value of their accounts? |
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The diverse backgrounds and experiences of travelers provide unique insights and interpretations of the cultures and societies they encounter, enriching our understanding of historical social life.  |
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Fill in the blank: Knowledge of the past can be enriched through descriptions of social life provided by ___ . |
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Travelers  |
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What languages did Al-Biruni master during his education? |
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Al-Biruni mastered Syriac, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Sanskrit.  |
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Al-Biruni was taken to Ghazni in which year? |
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Al-Biruni was taken to Ghazni in 1017.  |
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Fill in the blank: Al-Biruni developed an affinity for ___ after initially being taken as a hostage. |
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Ghazni  |
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True or False: Al-Biruni's works were widely read in India before 1500. |
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False; they were not widely read in India before 1500.  |
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What was a significant outcome of Al-Biruni's travels in the Punjab? |
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His travels contributed to a deeper understanding of Indian culture, religion, and philosophy.  |
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Fill in the blank: Al-Biruni's interest in India was facilitated by the Ghaznavid empire's expansion into the ___. |
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Punjab  |
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Multiple Choice: Which genre did Al-Biruni contribute to with his experiences in India? A) Poetry B) Travel Literature C) History D) Biography |
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B) Travel Literature  |
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How did Al-Biruni's background influence his studies? |
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His comprehensive education and exposure to various languages allowed him to study Indian texts and interact with local scholars effectively.  |
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What are the primary subjects covered in Al-Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind? |
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Al-Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind covers religion, philosophy, festivals, astronomy, alchemy, manners and customs, social life, weights and measures, iconography, laws, and metrology.  |
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The structure of each chapter in Kitab-ul-Hind typically begins with a ___ and ends with a ___. |
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Question; comparison with other cultures.  |
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True or False: Al-Biruni's work was intended solely for scholars in the Indian subcontinent. |
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False. Al-Biruni likely intended his work for people living along the frontiers of the Indian subcontinent.  |
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How does Al-Biruni's mathematical orientation influence the structure of his work? |
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Al-Biruni's mathematical orientation results in a geometric structure characterized by precision and predictability, reflecting a meticulous approach to presenting information.  |
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The term 'Hindu' originated from ___ and has significant historical context in Al-Biruni's writings. |
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The river Indus, which was used to describe the people living beyond it.  |
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What criticism did Al-Biruni have regarding the existing translations of Sanskrit texts? |
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Al-Biruni was critical of the way these texts were written and emphasized his desire to improve upon them.  |
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Fill in the blank: Al-Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind is divided into ___ chapters. |
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80  |
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Ibn Battuta was born in which city? |
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Tangier  |
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What did Ibn Battuta prioritize over traditional book knowledge? |
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Experience gained through travels  |
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Fill in the blanks: Ibn Battuta traveled to ___ before reaching India and was appointed as the qazi in ___. |
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Mecca, Delhi  |
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True or False: Ibn Battuta was imprisoned in Delhi due to a misunderstanding with Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq. |
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True  |
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What role did Ibn Battuta hold in the Maldives? |
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Qazi for eighteen months  |
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