Mughals and Spice Trade Check-In 2024

What was the significance of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama’s journey?

• He was the first European to find an all water route to India.

• He was the first European to circumnavigate the world.

• He was the first European to reach the southern coast of South America.

• He was the first European to reach an area in North America.

Which of the following best defines the term Cost-Benefit Analysis?

• An amount that must be paid or spent to buy something.

• Monetary or non-monetary gain received because of an action taken or decision made.

• Deciding whether or not an action should be taken by comparing its benefits and costs.

• When two or more countries depend on one another to meet their economic needs.

Ideally, which would you want to be greatest when making an economic decision?

• Costs

• Benefits

• Expenses

• None of the answers are correct.

The amount that must be paid or spent to buy something is known as what term?

• Costs

• Benefits

• Revenue

• Cost Benefit Analysis

Which Explorer's Route is shown on the map?

• Vasco Da Gama

• Shah Jahan

• Christopher Columbus

• Babur

Which of the following is a factor that led European countries to be involved in the Age of Exploration?

• Desire to find new trades routes to Asia to increase profits of the Spice Trade.

• Desire to find new trade routes to Africa to increase profits of the Gold for Salt Trade.

• Desire to find new trade routes to North America to increase the profits of the Spice Trade

• None of the answers are correct.

Which of the following items were considered very profitable to a Portuguese Spice Trader?

• Black Pepper, Oregeno, Thyme, Basil, and Saffron.

• Thyme, Black Pepper, Sugar, Paprika, and Oregeno.

• Salt, Cinnamon, Paprika, Nutmeg, and Saffron

• Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Saffron, Black Pepper, and Thyme.

Which of the following was an architectural achievement built under the leadership of Shah Jahan?

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Which of the following Islamic Architectural characteristics are visible in the construction of the Taj Mahal

• Horseshoe Arch

• Minarets

• Onion Shaped Dome

• All of the answers are correct!

Which of the following statements is accurate about the Mughal Empire under the leadership of Aurangzeb?

• He was the first Mughal leader to expand territory throughout India.

• He organized the construction of the Water Wheel to bring fresh water into the city.

• He ended government spending on buildings and was not tolerant towards Non-Muslims

• He was a major supporter of the arts and literature.