Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Listening to the Past: Katib Chelebi on Tobacco

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1. According to Katib Chelebi, for what purpose was tobacco first used by Europeans?

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Correct: The answer is a. According to Katib Chelebi, the first European smoker was a doctor who was looking for a cure for his lymphatic disorder.
Incorrect: The answer is a. According to Katib Chelebi, the first European smoker was a doctor who was looking for a cure for his lymphatic disorder.
1. According to Katib Chelebi, for what purpose was tobacco first used by Europeans?

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2. According to Katib Chelebi, which European country was the first to import tobacco?

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Correct: The answer is d. Katib Chelebi described tobacco as first being imported to England, then spreading to France, and then to the rest of Europe.
Incorrect: The answer is d. Katib Chelebi described tobacco as first being imported to England, then spreading to France, and then to the rest of Europe.
2. According to Katib Chelebi, which European country was the first to import tobacco?

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3. How did Katib Chelebi explain the surgeon of the Palace’s decision to abandon his efforts to suppress smoking?

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Correct: The answer is b. Faced with a growing number of determined smokers, the surgeon simply gave up.
Incorrect: The answer is b. Faced with a growing number of determined smokers, the surgeon simply gave up.
3. How did Katib Chelebi explain the surgeon of the Palace’s decision to abandon his efforts to suppress smoking?

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4. According to Katib Chelebi, during the reign of Sultan Murad IV, what was the punishment for smoking?

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Correct: The answer is a. Even the execution of smokers, however, failed to slow the growing popularity of smoking.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Even the execution of smokers, however, failed to slow the growing popularity of smoking.
4. According to Katib Chelebi, during the reign of Sultan Murad IV, what was the punishment for smoking?

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5. With which of the following statements would Katib Chelebi have been most likely to agree?

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Correct: The answer is a. Katib Chelebi was very clear on the negative effects of smoking on health. In his view, smoking polluted the “essence of air breathed by people,” which led to illness.
Incorrect: The answer is a. Katib Chelebi was very clear on the negative effects of smoking on health. In his view, smoking polluted the “essence of air breathed by people,” which led to illness.
5. With which of the following statements would Katib Chelebi have been most likely to agree?