- 1. When did Omar Khayyam pass away?
A) 1250
B) 1131
C) 1050
D) 1200
- 2. In addition to being a poet, what other profession was Omar Khayyam known for?
A) Mathematician
B) Soldier
C) Musician
D) Painter
- 3. Omar Khayyam is best known for his work on which area of mathematics?
A) Calculus
B) Algebra
C) Statistics
D) Geometry
- 4. Which collection of quatrains attributed to Omar Khayyam gained popularity in the West?
A) Sonnet
B) Rubaiyat
C) Haiku
D) Limerick
- 5. What is believed to be the birthplace of Omar Khayyam?
A) Shiraz
B) Nishapur
C) Tehran
D) Isfahan
- 6. Which century did Omar Khayyam live in?
A) 14th
B) 9th
C) 11th
D) 16th
- 7. How many quatrains are typically found in a Rubaiyat poem?
A) Six
B) Eight
C) Four
D) Ten
- 8. Which literary device is commonly used in Omar Khayyam's poetry to convey deep philosophical ideas?
A) Metaphor
B) Irony
C) Onomatopoeia
D) Alliteration
- 9. Omar Khayyam's poetry often celebrates the enjoyment of what aspect of life?
A) Music
B) Art
C) Nature
D) Wine
- 10. What is the meaning of the name 'Khayyam'?
A) Scholar
B) Tentmaker
C) Traveler
D) Warrior
- 11. What is the main language of Omar Khayyam's poetry?
A) Urdu
B) Turkish
C) Persian
D) Arabic
- 12. Which poet is often compared to Omar Khayyam for their philosophical outlook on life?
A) Rumi
B) Ferdowsi
C) Hafez
D) Saadi
- 13. Which academic field did Omar Khayyam make significant contributions to, earning him acclaim in the historical world?
A) Music
B) Art
C) Mathematics
D) Literature
- 14. Which translator helped bring Omar Khayyam's work to English-speaking audiences, leading to widespread acclaim?
A) Edward FitzGerald
B) Robert Frost
C) Ezra Pound
D) Maya Angelou
- 15. Omar Khayyam is often regarded as a pioneer of what literary movement, characterized by a focus on sensuality and enjoyment of life?
A) Romanticism
B) Realism
C) Minimalism
D) Hedonism
- 16. Omar Khayyam was a famous poet from which country?
A) Persia
B) India
C) China
D) Turkey
- 17. How many quatrains (Rubaiyat) are attributed to Omar Khayyam in the famous 'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam' collection by Edward FitzGerald?
A) 101
B) 50
C) 75
D) 200
- 18. Omar Khayyam's tomb is located in which modern-day country?
A) Iran
B) Iraq
C) Afghanistan
D) Pakistan
- 19. What is the literal meaning of the term 'Rubaiyat'?
A) Sonnets
B) Ballads
C) Epics
D) Quatrains
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