Akbar's Religious Policies and Achievements

The video discusses the MVP of Unit 3, focusing on Akbar the Great. It highlights his achievements, such as ruling for decades, tripling the empire's size and wealth, and his unique approach to religious tolerance. Akbar aimed to create a liberal secular state, integrating various religious beliefs. His efforts in religious unity and reforms made him a significant historical figure, recognized by Time magazine as one of the 25 biggest political icons. The video concludes with a transition to maritime empires.

Who is highlighted as the MVP of the land-based empires in Unit 3?

• Genghis Khan

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Peter the Great

• Akbar the Great

What was one of Akbar's notable achievements during his rule?

• He doubled the size of the empire.

• He tripled the wealth of the empire.

• He conquered Europe.

• He abolished all taxes.

What set Akbar apart from other rulers like Peter the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent?

• His architectural achievements

• His religious tolerance

• His economic policies

• His military conquests

What was one of Akbar's goals as a ruler?

• To create a liberal secular state

• To convert all subjects to Islam

• To expand the empire into Europe

• To eliminate all taxes

What was the duration of Akbar's rule?

• 49 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 60 years

What was Akbar's approach to creating religious unity in his empire?

• He enforced a single religion.

• He developed a new religion called Din-i Ilahi.

• He banned all religious practices.

• He ignored religious differences.

Which religions did Akbar incorporate into his new religious philosophy?

• Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Islam

• Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism

• Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam

• Christianity, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam

How did Akbar try to endear himself to the Hindu majority?

• By banning Muslim practices

• By building Hindu temples

• By participating in Hindu festivals and marrying a Hindu wife

• By converting to Hinduism

In what year did Time magazine recognize Akbar as one of the 25 biggest political icons?

• 1991

• 2021

• 2011

• 2001

Which of the following leaders was NOT mentioned alongside Akbar in Time magazine's list?

• Alexander the Great

• Abraham Lincoln

• Simon Bolivar

• Napoleon Bonaparte