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Mughal Empire in India

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Q1. Mughal means ____________?

a)

muslim

b)

mongol

c)

Ghenghis Khan

d)

Empire

2.

Q9. Why did Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal?

a)

As a palace for his wife

b)

As a tomb for his wife

c)

To honor the common people of the Mughal Empire

d)

To match the accomplishments of his father

3.

He was the ruler of the Mughal Empire during its best period.

a)

Akbar

b)

Aurangzeb

c)

Shah Jahan

4.

Who founded the Mughal Dynasty in India?

a)

Babur

b)

Akbar

c)

Genghis Khan

d)

Gandhi

5.

The head of the Delhi Sultanate government is called the ____________________.

a)

emperor

b)

sultan

c)

king

d)

Genghis

6.

This chain of mountains separates India from the rest of Asia

a)

Deccan Plateau

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Himalayas

d)

Eastern and Western Ghats

7.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
8.
People of India were divided into social classes called the ___________________ system
a)
Economic
b)
Caste
c)
Political
d)
School
9.

After Akbar, Mughal rulers continued his tolerant policies toward Hindus.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What is the correct location of the Mughal Empire

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What was the main religion of India?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

12.

How was your position in the caste system determined?

a)

earned it

b)

born into it

c)

given it

13.

Who is considered the greatest Mughal ruler?

a)

Babur

b)

Akbar

c)

Aurangzeb

d)

Jahangir

14.

Akbar the Great improved his empire in all these areas EXCEPT:

a)

tax system

b)

religious tolerance

c)

economic improvements

d)

world wide exploration

15.

Ruler that built the Taj Mahal for his wife to serve as a tomb.

a)

Akbar

b)

Shah Jahan

c)

Babur

d)

none of these

16.

This ruler was a religious conservative who did not allow freedom of religion.

a)

Akbar

b)

Aurangzeb

c)

Shah Jahan

d)

Babur

17.

This ruler imprisoned his father, killed his brothers, and took the throne for himself.

a)

Babur

b)

Shah Jahan

c)

Akbar

d)

Aurangzeb

18.

Akbar tried to convert his subjects to a syncretic (blended) religion of Hindu and Islam as an attempt to reconcile the two, but failed as it proved to be unpopular. This was called Din-i-llahi, meaning __________________.

a)

Divine Ruler

b)

Divine Faith

c)

Supreme Ruler

d)

Ultimate Cosmic Power

19.

This group of government officials were in charge of specific duties such as taxation, construction, and water supply.

a)

Sultans

b)

Zamindars

c)

Sufism

d)

Castes

20.

Which Liberal policy followed by Akbar led to peace and harmony in the Empire?

a)

Religious Tolerance

b)

Free Healthcare

c)

Investment in arts and architecture

d)

High taxes on the rich

21.

During which Emperor's reign did the Mughal Empire rule the most territory?

a)

Akbar

b)

Aurangzeb

c)

Humayun

d)

Shah Jahan

22.

Which famous war marked the end of the Mughal Empire?

a)

Battle of Panipat

b)

War of Independence 1857

c)

World war 1

d)

World War 2

23.

The finance minister of Akbar who modified the taxes of the peasants during his reign.

a)

Shah Jahan

b)

Khusran

c)

Todar Mal

24.

The poet who retold the epic love story of Rama and Sita.

a)

Tulsi Das

b)

Sulsi Das

c)

Susi Das

25.

Muslim tower where Muslims are called to pray.

a)

Minarets

b)

Mecca

c)

Jerusalem

26.

Capital of Akbar's Empire

a)

Fattyfur Secre

b)

Fatehpur Secret

c)

Fatehpur Sikri

27.

The strong woman behind the rule of Jahangir.

a)

Knorr Jahan

b)

Nor Jajan

c)

Nur Jahan

28.
When did the Mughal Dynasty rule India?
a)
1814-1956
b)
1302-1492
c)
1526-1857
d)
476-1066