Akbar vs Aurangzeb Quiz

What was one way Akbar showed religious tolerance?

• Forced everyone to convert to Islam

• Allowed Hindus to build and repair temples

• Banned Hindu festivals

• Only listened to Muslim scholars

Which tax did Akbar abolish to treat non-Muslims more fairly?

• Land tax

• Jizya

• Custom duties

• Trade tax

Who was Akbar's Hindu wife from the House of Jaipur?

• Jodha Bai

• Maria Zamani Begum

• Nur Jahan

• Mumtaz Mahal

How did Aurangzeb's policies differ from Akbar's?

• He abolished taxes for non-Muslims

• He banned music and celebrations

• He married many Christian women

• He encouraged religious tolerance

What happened when Aurangzeb reimposed the jizya tax?

• Hindu regions rebelled

• Hindus supported him

• Music returned to the court

• The economy grew stronger

Which practice did Aurangzeb ban at his court in 1668?

• Public prayer

• Music

• Debates

• Temple building

Why did Akbar mingle with scholars of all religions?

• To punish Muslim scholars

• To understand different beliefs and govern fairly

• To become wealthier

• To convert them to Islam

How did Akbar respond to Salim's question about temple building?

• He refused to answer

• He said every person has the right to love their own religion

• He banned temple construction

• He punished the Hindu minister

What religious ceremony did Aurangzeb abolish in 1679?

• Diwali

• Darshan

• Eid

• Holi

Which of these was NOT a result of Aurangzeb's strict policies?

• Increased rebellions

• Better relations with Hindus

• Wasted money on wars

• Higher taxes on Hindus