Mughal Empire Historical Questions

What is a natural resource?

• A material or substance found in nature that can be used for economic benefit.

• A natural resource is a man-made product used for decoration.
• A natural resource is a type of financial investment.
• A natural resource is a technology developed for energy production.

Who founded the Mughal Empire?

• Akbar

• Babur

• Humayan

What religion were the emperors?

• Christian

• Hindu

• Muslim

What did Aurangzeb prohibit?

• The construction of hindu temples

• Muslims from owning weapons

• Public display of prayer for Muslims

How were women affected by Islamic laws?

• Women ruled and commanded armies alongside the men

• Women were now allowed to participate in politics

• Women were confined to their houses and very little social and political roles

Which Mughal emperor was known for his policy of religious tolerance?

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

1. What role did the British East India Company play in the British colonization of India?

• 1. It provided financial support for India's independence movement

• 1. It was a trading company that controlled large parts of India before direct British rule

• 1. It helped promote Indian culture and education

Who colonized India?

• The French Empire
• The Portuguese Empire
• The British Empire
• The Dutch East India Company

1. What empire ruled India when British colonization began?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

  "The British took important resources like..."

• silk, satin, cotton

• spices, tea, cotton, precious metals
• rubber, salt, plastic

• sugar, pepper, paprika