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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What was the practice of sati?
💡 Hint: Think of how Bernier described a tragic event involving a young widow.
Question 2
Easy
How were women viewed in historical narratives?
💡 Hint: Consider the focus of travelers' writings.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the practice of sati involve?
- A ritual of celebration
- Self-immolation of widows
- Marriage customs
💡 Hint: Think about Bernier’s description of the widow.
Question 2
True or False: Ibn Battuta reported favorably on women's roles in society.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how he viewed women primarily through the lens of slavery.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Write an essay comparing the documentation of women's lives by Ibn Battuta and François Bernier. Discuss the implications of their observations on historical narratives.
💡 Hint: Consider how their backgrounds influenced their perceptions.
Question 2
Propose a modern-day parallel to the practice of sati and relate it to current gender debates.
💡 Hint: Reflect on contemporary issues such as forced marriages or honor killings.
Challenge and get performance evaluation