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