General Knowledge: History Questions Answer GK Quiz

Q. The idea of Farri-i Izadi, on which the Mughal kingship was based, was first developed by which one of the following Sufisaints ?
1) Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
2) Nizamuddin Auliya
3) Iban al-Arabi
4) Bayazid Bistami

Q. Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to crystallize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify :
1. continuous link between the master and disciple.
2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad
3. the transmision of spiritual power and blessings to devotees.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
1) 1 and 2 only
2) 2 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3

Q. Which of the following statements about the usage of the term 'barbarian' is/ are correct ?
1. It is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros' which means a non-Greek.
2. Romans used the term for the Germanic tribes, the Gauls and the Huns.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both 1 and 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Consider the following statement :
"So much is wrung from the peasants, that even dry bread is scarcely left to fill their stomachs."
Who among the following European travelers had made the above statement about the condition of peasantry in the Mughal Empire ?
1) Francisco Pelsert
2) Francois Bernier
3) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
4) Niccolao Manucci

Q. 'Konark' temple belonged which diety?
1) Vishnu
2) Shiva
3) Sun
4) Ganesha