Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
Choose the term that matches this description: a historian and scholar best known for the 'Muqaddimah', widely regarded as a foundational work of historiography and sociology.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question asks: Choose the term that matches this description: a historian and scholar best known for the 'Muqaddimah', widely regarded as a foundational work of historiography and sociology. The correct choice is A. Ibn Khaldun. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Ibn Khaldun ✓
- B. Imam Tirmidhi
Why not B: “Imam Tirmidhi” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Khaldun.
- C. Al-Battani
Why not C: “Al-Battani” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Khaldun.
- D. Imam Abu Hanifa
Why not D: “Imam Abu Hanifa” does not fit this question. The answer is Ibn Khaldun.
Correct answer
A. Ibn Khaldun
Explanation
Ibn Khaldun (option A) is the accepted answer to “Choose the term that matches this description: a historian and scholar best known for the 'Muqaddimah', widely regarded as a foundational work of historiography and sociology.”. Option B (Imam Tirmidhi) does not fit this question. Option C (Al-Battani) does not fit this question. Option D (Imam Abu Hanifa) does not fit this question. For this Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists question, the accepted answer is Ibn Khaldun.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Great Muslim Scholars and Scientists
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