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