2 BGU History - Mughal Empire

Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?

• Timur

• Babur

• Humayun

• Akbar

What city became the capital of an empire of Turkish warlords called the Sultanate of Delhi?

• Delhi

• Chennai

• Kolkata

• Mumbai

What leader unified the empire in the 16th century?

• Akbar

• Babur

• Timur

• Humayun

What outstanding military skill did Babur have?

• Light cavalry

• Horse archers

• Use of heavy artillery

• Heavy infantry

What did Akbar do to unify a country of at least 100 million people?

• He appointed only Muslims as officials

• He equipped his armies with heavy artillery

• He established an absolute monarchy

• He imposed higher taxes

What tax was abolished by Akbar?

• Tax on Hindu pilgrims

• Property tax

• Sales tax

• Income tax

Who created a smart and effective tax policy during the reign of Akbar?

• Todar Mal

• Timur

• Babur

• Akbar

What type of government did Akbar have?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Parliamentary Republic

• Bureaucracy of officials

• Military dictatorship

What Islamic tradition did Akbar continue during his reign?

• Religious persecution

• Muslim exclusivity

• Forced conversion

• Religious freedom

What did Akbar do to turn potential enemies into allies?

• He executed them

• He turned them into officials

• He imprisoned them

• He exiled them