Empires and Islamic Influence Exit Ticket

What was Asoka known for?

• Expanding Hinduism

• Converting to Buddhism and promoting peace

• Defeating the Mughals

• Developing the number system

What was a major achievement of the Gupta Empire?

• Developing trade with Rome

• Spreading Islam

• Building the Taj Mahal

• Expanding Hinduism through conquest

How did the Mughal Empire impact South Asia?

• Brought Islam, art, and architecture

• Created the caste system

• Expanded Buddhism

• Established democracy

How did Akbar rule differently from Aurangzeb?

• Akbar was tolerant; Aurangzeb persecuted non-Muslims

• Akbar persecuted Hindus; Aurangzeb tolerated all

• Both leaders banned religious diversity

• Neither expanded the empire

What was a long-term impact of Islam in South Asia?

• Blended cultures and conflicts between Hindus and Muslims

• Buddhism became dominant

• Islam replaced all Hindu traditions

• It had no lasting impact