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