Review- Mughal Empire & British in India

The Mughal Empire was a powerful empire that ruled over which country?

• India
• China
• Egypt
• Japan
• Pakistan

Who established the Mughal Empire in India?

• Babur

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

• Internal conflicts and pressure from European traders

• Lack of cultural achievements

• Failure in agriculture

• Weak leadership from Babur

Which Mughal ruler was known for his fair governance and efforts to unite the diverse people of India?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

Select the photo of the Taj Mahal

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What group entered India during the 18th century and took control (Note- this is after the Mughal Empire ended).

• British government
• French government
• British South India Company
• British East India Company
• Gupta Empire Company

Who were the Sepoys?

• British soldiers who served in the British East India Company's army.
• Indian soldiers who served in the British East India Company's army.
• French soldiers who served in the British East India Company's army.
• Dutch soldiers who served in the British East India Company's army.
• Chinese soldiers who served in the British East India Company's army.

What was the main factor in the Sepoy soldiers decision to rebel against the British East India Company?

• They were not ok with the religious intolerance that the Company had towards them.
• They did not like that they had to work all of the night shifts.
• They were angry that they received old uniforms and weapons.
• They did not rebel.
• They did not like that the British East India Company refused to speak their language.

After the British East India Company's trading control with India ended in 1874, who began to control India?

• Portuguese Government

• American Government

• Indian Government

• British Government