Topic 2.1 Delhi Sultanate & Mughal India

Which factor was instrumental in causing the drastic decline of Buddhism as a major religion in India?

• the growing influence of Confucianism

• the emperor’s rejection of Akbar’s tolerant policies

• the growing influence of Sikhism

• the Muslim conquest of northern India

Look at the creature depicted in this image. Which of the following is an effect connected to the creature?

• Aurangzeb was able to usurp the throne.

• Mongol armies conquered the Asian steppe lands with ease.

• The Silla dynasty was overthrown.

• Hindu forces were defeated by Muslim invaders.

How did this man shape Sikhism?

• He introduced the concept of the five Sikh articles of faith, or the “Five Ks.”

• He believed that every person had equality before one God, and he and his successors used their teachings to form Sikhism.

• He traveled throughout South Asia preaching about Amrit and encouraged Sikhs to become part of the Khalsa.

• He removed the social barrier of a person’s last name being indicative of their caste to promote tolerance.

In which ways did the policies of Akbar strengthen Mughal India?

• He used military force and fear to maintain control.

• He decentralized the government and gave nobles autonomous rule.

• He modernized the army and encouraged international trade.

• He rewarded Hindu leaders and emphasized only one religion.

Which factor caused the fusion of Persian and Greek art and architecture with Indian styles in Delhi?

• the Mongol raids of Baghdad in the 1200s

• he collapse of the Delhi sultanate in 1398

• he fall of the Gupta empire in 550

Through which policy did Akbar strengthen Mughal India?

• tolerance

• segregation

• peace

What is a Muslim ruler called?

• King

• Guru

• Sultan

• Priest

What was the capital of Medieval India?

• Constantinople

• Mecca

• Timbuktu

• Delhi

This is a tomb built during the Mughal Empire by Shah Jahan for his wife, what is it called?

• Taj Mahal

• Hagia Sophia

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hindu reflecting castle

Urdu is a language that combines elements of all of the following EXCEPT?

• Arabic

• Greek

• Persian

• Indian