Practice - Timeline 1 - Some Travellers who Left Accounts
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Practice Questions
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Who was Al-Biruni?
💡 Hint: Think of the time he lived.
What is Rihla?
💡 Hint: Consider its significance in travel literature.
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What was the primary focus of Al-Biruni's Kitab-ul-Hind?
💡 Hint: Think about what aspects of society he covered.
True or False: Ibn Battuta preferred to write critiques of Indian society.
💡 Hint: Consider his narrative style.
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Compare the writings of Al-Biruni and Bernier. How do their objectives and perspectives reflect their cultural backgrounds?
💡 Hint: Focus on the context each writer came from.
Evaluate how Ibn Battuta's account could inform us about urban life in contemporary settings. Are there parallels with modern societies?
💡 Hint: Consider how urban settings evolve but retain cultural diversity.
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