Mughal Empire in India Review

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?

• Babur

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

What was the name of the empire on the Indian subcontinent founded by Babur?

• Mughal

• Sikh

• Shivaji

• Aurangzeb

Who was the Mughal emperor with a genius for cultural blending, military conquest, and art? He ruled from 1556 to 1605.

• Akbar

• Babur

• Shah Jahan

• Shivaji

Who was a member of a religious group that became the enemy of the Mughals?

• Sikh

• Shah Jahan

• Taj Mahal

• Babur

Who was the Mughal emperor who built Taj Mahal? He ruled from 1628 to 1658.

• Shah Jahan

• Babur

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

What was the magnificent tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife?

• Taj Mahal

• Shivaji

• Mughal

• Sikh

Who was the last important Mughal emperor, 1658 - 1707? He expanded the empire but also weakened it.

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

Who was the Indian warrior king and founder of the Hindu community called Marathas?

• Shivaji

• Sikh

• Akbar

• Babur

How did the Sultans of Delhi regard the native population of India?

• The considered the Hindus to be a defeated people.

• They thought the Hindu religion was similar to their own.

• They believed the Hindu culture to be superior to their own.

• They respected the Hindus because they were good fighters.

How did Akbar create an effective government for the Mughal Empire?

• He elevated members of his family to positions of power.

• He appointed officials who demonstrated their personal loyalty to him.

• He allowed Muslims and Hindu women to become high-ranking officials.

• He promoted Muslims and Hindus based on their ability regardless of their religion.