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271
What is the value of 'XXX' in Arabic numerals?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 300
D. 15
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X (10) + X (10) + X (10) = 30.
272
What is the Roman Numeral 'LX' converted to Arabic numerals?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 11
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L (50) + X (10) = 60. Since the smaller number is after the larger one, you add them.
273
The literal meaning of 'Islam' is:
A. Peace
B. Submission
C. Religion
D. Truth
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The word 'Islam' is derived from the Arabic root 's-l-m' and literally means 'submission' (to the will of God). It is also related to the word 'Salam', meaning peace.
274
Al-Mutanabbi is celebrated in Arabic literature primarily for his:
A. Epic poetry and panegyrics
B. Philosophical treatises
C. Religious texts
D. Historical chronicles
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Al-Mutanabbi is considered one of the greatest Arabic poets, known for his powerful and eloquent verses praising rulers and warriors.
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Which Arabic poet is known for his philosophical pessimism and veganism?
A. Al-Ma'arri
B. Al-Mutanabbi
C. Ibn Sina
D. Rumi
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Al-Ma'arri was a controversial rationalist poet who lived a secluded, ascetic life and critiqued religious dogmas.
276
In Arabic literature, 'Saj' refers to:
A. Rhymed Prose
B. Free Verse
C. Blank Verse
D. Sung Poetry
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Saj is a literary style characterized by rhythm and rhyme but without the strict meter of poetry, used in the Quran and Maqamat.
277
The 'Rihla' constitutes a genre of Arabic literature focused on:
A. Travelogues
B. Cooking
C. Genealogy
D. Astronomy
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Rihla refers to both the act of travel and the written account of it, the most famous being that of Ibn Battuta (though medieval).
278
The 'Hamasah' is a famous anthology of Arabic poetry primarily focused on:
A. Bravery and fortitude
B. Cooking
C. Architecture
D. Trade routes
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Compiled by Abu Tammam, the Hamasah collects snippets of earlier poetry, categorized by themes, with bravery being the most prominent.
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Abu Nuwas, a prominent poet of the Abbasid court, was famous for his:
A. Religious asceticism
B. Khamriyyat (Wine Poetry) and wit
C. Military chronicles
D. Silence
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Abu Nuwas is a legendary figure in Arabic literature, known for his mastery of language and his scandalous, humorous poetry about wine and urban life.
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Which female poet of the pre-Islamic and early Islamic era is famous for her elegies (Rithā) for her brothers?
A. Rabi'a al-Adawiyya
B. Al-Khansa
C. Layla
D. Wallada bint al-Mustakfi
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Al-Khansa is the most celebrated writer of elegies in Arabic literature, famously mourning her brothers Sakhr and Mu'awiyah.