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Q

Medium 1 Mark

General Knowledge Islamic History

What were madrasas and what role did they play?

A Military training centers for soldiers

B Islamic schools that promoted education and scholarly learning

C Markets for book trading

D Government administrative offices

Explanation

Madrasas were Islamic educational institutions that promoted literacy and scholarly learning. They were established across the Islamic world during the Abbasid and later periods.

Reference: Islamic History - General Knowledge , Page 5

Hint

Madrasa means 'place of study' — the Islamic equivalent of a university.

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