Education and Learning in Medieval India
History ⇒ Medieval Indian History
Education and Learning in Medieval India starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Education and Learning in Medieval India.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 7
Describe the importance of libraries in medieval Indian education.
Describe the role of Sufi saints in spreading education in medieval India.
Explain how the Bhakti and Sufi movements influenced education in medieval India.
Explain the role of temples in education during medieval India.
Explain why Persian became the language of administration and education during the Mughal period.
Name one famous medieval Indian scholar.
Name one subject that was commonly taught in medieval Indian madrasas.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'During the Mughal period, Emperor Akbar established a translation bureau called the Maktab Khana, where scholars translated important Sanskrit texts into Persian.' Why was this translation work significant for education in medieval India?
Which language became prominent in education during the Delhi Sultanate period? (1) Sanskrit, (2) Persian, (3) Hindi, (4) Tamil
Which Mughal emperor established a large library and encouraged scholars? (1) Akbar, (2) Aurangzeb, (3) Babur, (4) Shah Jahan
Which of the following was a famous centre of learning during medieval India? (1) Nalanda, (2) Takshashila, (3) Aligarh, (4) Vikramshila
Which of the following was a famous medieval Indian mathematician? (1) Aryabhata, (2) Bhaskara II, (3) Al-Biruni, (4) Varahamihira
Fill in the blank: _______ was a famous centre of Buddhist learning in medieval India.
Fill in the blank: _______ was a famous medieval Indian poet and scholar who wrote in Persian and was known as the 'Parrot of India'.
Fill in the blank: _______ was the language of administration and higher learning during the Mughal period.
Fill in the blank: The _______ movement encouraged the use of local languages in education.
Did girls have equal access to education in medieval India? (Yes/No)
Did the Bhakti movement contribute to education in medieval India? (Yes/No)
True or False: Education in medieval India included the study of music and arts.
True or False: Education in medieval India was free for all students.
