Chapter 1 3 MEDIEVAL INDIA

Who invaded northern India in 1398 CE?

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• Tamerlane

• Napoleon

What was Tamerlane also known as?

• The Warrior

• The Conqueror

• The Lame Khan

• The Great Khan

Which nomadic group did Tamerlane belong to?

• Huns

• Mongols

• Saxons

• Vikings

What did the Mongols capture from India's capital city of Delhi?

• Textiles and spices

• Pearls, rubies, and diamonds

• Art and artifacts

• Gold and silver

How many Hindu prisoners were killed by the Mongols?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

What is a sultanate?

• A state ruled by a sultan

• A country ruled by a queen

• A state ruled by a king

• A country ruled by a dictator

Who were the sultans?

• Christian rulers

• Muslim rulers

• Buddhist rulers

• Hindu rulers

When did the Muslim rulers start raiding India?

• 2000 CE

• 500 CE

• 1500 CE

• 1000 CE

What was the period of time known as when the sultans held control of parts of India?

• The Mughal Empire

• The Gupta Dynasty

• The Delhi Sultanate

• The Maurya Empire

What was the state of Delhi after the attack by Tamerlane?

• Strong and powerful

• Chaotic and rebellious

• Weak and shattered

• Peaceful and prosperous