Mughal Empire Quiz

What is a large group of states or countries ruled by a single authority called?

• Kingdom

• Empire

• Republic

• Colony

What is the act of taking someone or something into your possession by force?

• Release

• Capture

• Escape

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What is the term for a line of hereditary rulers of a country?

• Dynasty

• Republic

• Commonwealth

• Syndicate

What did Shah Jahan build besides roads?

• Schools and hospitals

• Palaces and mosques

• Markets and shops

• Libraries and parks

What was the relationship between Jahangir and Shah Jahan?

• Brothers

• Father and son

• Cousins

• Friends

What did Shah Jahan's sons do after Mumtaz Mahal's death?

• Became emperors

• Led the army

• Built new cities

• Traveled abroad

What kind of statues decorated the Peacock Throne?

• Lions

• Elephants

• Peacocks

• Tigers

Who was Mumtaz Mahal?

• Shah Jahan's mother

• Shah Jahan's wife

• Shah Jahan's sister

• Shah Jahan's daughter

What year was the Taj Mahal completed?

• 1632

• 1648

• 1653

• 1666

In what year did the battle between Shah Jahan's sons take place?

• 1658

• 1666

• 1648

• 1678