Eastern Civilization Q3 Benchmark Review

Which period is known as 'Delhi Sultanate' ?

• 1206 to 1526

• 1211 to 1236

• 1210 to 1234

• 1236 to 1248

How many dynasties ruled during Delhi Sultanate ?

• Four

• Seven

• Three

• Five

_________ became an important minority religion in India.

• Christianity

• Islam

• Daoism

• Zoroastrianism

What does the word sultan mean?

• the master of fate

• the bringer of peace

• the holder of powerful

• the teacher of learning

Akbar shocked Muslim religious leaders because _________.

• he converted to Hinduism

• he promoted a religion of universal peace

• he prohibited the building of Hindu temples

• he created a new sect of Islam

The Taj Mahal is an example of the blending of which two architectural styles?

• Moorish and Indian

• Persian and Indian

• Hindu and Buddhist

• Muslim and Buddhist

What was the name given to the top ruler of Mongol clans, tribes, or groups?

• Genghis

• King

• Daimyo

• Khan

What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?

• United all Mongol tribes for the first time

• Defeated his enemies

• Promoted people based on merit

• All of the above

What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?

• Skilled horseback riders

• Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons)

• Superior military strategies-luring the enemy

• All of the above

Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road.  This characterizes

• Chaos and mayhem of battle
• Results of Pax Mongolica
• A period of good luck.
• Development of canal system.