Ch.15 Pre Quiz on The Expansive Realm of Islam

Who created the Sultanate of Delhi?

• Aurangzeb

• Mahmud's successors

• The Chola Kingdom

• The Vijayanagar Empire

What was the primary characteristic of the Sultanate of Delhi?

• A centralized government

• An Islamic state ruled by Sultans

• A maritime power

• A Hindu kingdom

When did the Sultanate of Delhi last?

• 850 to 1267

• 1206 to 1526

• 1336 to 1565

• 1st to 6th century

Where did the Sultanate of Delhi originate?

• Southern India

• Northern India

• Southeastern Asia

• The Arabian Peninsula

What role did the Sultanate of Delhi play in the spread of Islam in India?

• It hindered the spread of Islam

• It established numerous mosques and madrasas

• It only influenced Northern India

• It was a minor influence compared to other states

How did the Sultanate of Delhi maintain control over its territories?

• Through a strong military and alliances with local rulers

• By relying solely on trade

• By converting all Hindus to Islam

• By having a centralized administrative system

What was one of the major cultural contributions of the Sultanate of Delhi?

• The establishment of the Mughal Empire

• The promotion of Persian literature and architecture

• The eradication of Hindu traditions

• The creation of a unified language across India

So what impact did the Sultanate of Delhi have on India?

• Unified North India under Muslim rule

• Established trade routes in the Indian Ocean

• Dominated Southeast Asia

• Developed a strong administrative structure

Who created the Chola Kingdom?

• Harivarman

• Mahmud's successors

• Vijayalaya Chola

• The Vijayanagar brothers

What type of power did the Chola Kingdom represent?

• A centralized empire

• A non-centralized maritime power

• A military dictatorship

• A landlocked agrarian society