Ibn Khaldun Quiz

Which of the following works is mentioned as one of Ibn Khaldun's early publications before the Muqaddimah?

• Al-Shifa (The Book of Healing)

• A commentary on the Burdah

• The Canon of Medicine

• The Republic

What does Ibn Khaldun's modest mention of his early works suggest about him?

• He was unaware of their value.

• He had low self-esteem.

• He had high standards for his own work.

• He did not want them to overshadow his later achievements.

In what year did Ibn Khaldun receive an invitation to serve as prime minister in Bougie?

• 1354

• 1364

• 1374

• 1384

Who invited Ibn Khaldun to serve as his prime minister in Bougie?

• Abu1-'Abbas

• 'Abd-al-'Aziz

• Abu Hammu

• Abu 'Abdallah

What did Ibn Khaldun do after Abu 'Abdallah's death?

• He retired from politics.

• He returned to his scholarly research.

• He switched allegiance to Abu1-'Abbas.

• He fled to Spain.

What was Ibn Khaldun's attitude towards high office later in his life?

• He was eager to gain more power.

• He became cautious and reluctant.

• He remained ambitious and sought prominent roles.

• He was indifferent to political life.

What did Ibn Khaldun express a desire to focus on?

• Military campaigns.

• Political negotiations.

• Scholarly research.

• Administrative duties.

Whom did Ibn Khaldun encounter on his way back from Timur's court?

• Rebels against Faraj

• Scholars from Tunis

• An Ottoman ambassador

• Mamluk soldiers

What characterized the last few years (1401-1406) of Ibn Khaldun's career in Egypt?

• A stable period as Chief Judge

• Retirement from public life

• A focus solely on writing

• Multiple appointments and dismissals as Malikite judge

How many times does the text explicitly state he was appointed/dismissed as judge between 1401-1406?

• Once

• Twice

• Several times

• Five times