World literature: Who was Firdausi (Firdawsi/Ferdowsi)? Identify the author and his most famous epic poem in Persian literature. Choose the correct description.
General Knowledge
Basic General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AA Persian poet who authored the epic Shahnameh
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BAn Arab historian who wrote Al-Muqaddimah
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CAn Indian mathematician who wrote the Aryabhatiya
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DA Chinese philosopher who compiled the Analects
Answer
Correct Answer: A Persian poet who authored the epic Shahnameh
Explanation
What is being asked?The literary identity of Firdausi and his major work.
Given data
- Name variants: Firdausi, Ferdowsi, Firdawsi
Concept/ApproachAssociate classical authors with their hallmark works.
ReasoningFirdausi is celebrated as a Persian poet and the author of the national epic of Iran, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings).
Common pitfallsConfusing him with Ibn Khaldun (Al-Muqaddimah), Aryabhata (Aryabhatiya), or Confucius (Analects).
Final AnswerA Persian poet who authored the epic Shahnameh