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Mughals and Spice Trade Check-In 2024

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the significance of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama’s journey?

a)

He was the first European to find an all water route to India.

b)

He was the first European to circumnavigate the world.

c)

He was the first European to reach the southern coast of South America.

d)

He was the first European to reach an area in North America.

2.

Which of the following best defines the term Cost-Benefit Analysis?

a)

An amount that must be paid or spent to buy something.

b)

Monetary or non-monetary gain received because of an action taken or decision made.

c)

Deciding whether or not an action should be taken by comparing its benefits and costs.

d)

When two or more countries depend on one another to meet their economic needs.

3.

Ideally, which would you want to be greatest when making an economic decision?

a)

Costs

b)

Benefits

c)

Expenses

d)

None of the answers are correct.

4.

The amount that must be paid or spent to buy something is known as what term?

a)

Costs

b)

Benefits

c)

Revenue

d)

Cost Benefit Analysis

5.

Which Explorer's Route is shown on the map?

a)

Vasco Da Gama

b)

Shah Jahan

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Babur

6.

Which of the following is a factor that led European countries to be involved in the Age of Exploration?

a)

Desire to find new trades routes to Asia to increase profits of the Spice Trade.

b)

Desire to find new trade routes to Africa to increase profits of the Gold for Salt Trade.

c)

Desire to find new trade routes to North America to increase the profits of the Spice Trade

d)

None of the answers are correct.

7.

Which of the following items were considered very profitable to a Portuguese Spice Trader?

a)

Black Pepper, Oregeno, Thyme, Basil, and Saffron.

b)

Thyme, Black Pepper, Sugar, Paprika, and Oregeno.

c)

Salt, Cinnamon, Paprika, Nutmeg, and Saffron

d)

Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Saffron, Black Pepper, and Thyme.

8.

Which of the following was an architectural achievement built under the leadership of Shah Jahan?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

Which of the following Islamic Architectural characteristics are visible in the construction of the Taj Mahal

a)

Horseshoe Arch

b)

Minarets

c)

Onion Shaped Dome

d)

All of the answers are correct!

10.

Which of the following statements is accurate about the Mughal Empire under the leadership of Aurangzeb?

a)

He was the first Mughal leader to expand territory throughout India.

b)

He organized the construction of the Water Wheel to bring fresh water into the city.

c)

He ended government spending on buildings and was not tolerant towards Non-Muslims

d)

He was a major supporter of the arts and literature.

11.

During the expansion of the Mughal Empire across India, which belief system rapidly spread throughout its civilization?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

12.

Which of the following maps correctly depicts the location of where the Mughals built their empire?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

Which of the following groups were more likely to pay lower taxes during the rule of the Mughals?

a)

Christians

b)

Muslims

c)

Hindus

d)

Buddhists

14.

Deciding to sail to the Spice Islands "Armed" or "Unarmed" is an example of which economic term?

a)

Cost Benefit Analysis

b)

Interdependence

c)

Scarcity

d)

None of the answers are correct.

15.

When doing a "Cost Benefit Analysis", you want which of the following to be "Greater" when making your best economic decision?

a)

Costs

b)

Benefits

c)

Expenses

d)

Two of the answers are correct!

16.

Which of the following is true about the Taj Mahal?

a)

It was originally built as a tomb.

b)

It was originally built as a place of worship for Muslims.

c)

It was originally built for Chariot Races.

d)

It was originally built as a place of worship for Athena.

17.

Which of the following Mughal leaders would least likely "Hangout" with each other on the weekend?

a)

Akbar & Shah Jahan

b)

Shah Jahan & Aurgegzeb

c)

Shah Jahan & Babur

d)

Babur & Akbar

18.

Which term is the financial gain (Ex.Profits) or non-financial gain (Ex. Positive Reputation) received because of an action taken or decision made.

a)

Costs

b)

Benefits

c)

Cost Benefit Analysis

d)

All of the answers are correct

19.

By sailing "Armed" you could protect your ship from pirates is an example of which term?

a)

Costs

b)

Benefits

c)

Cost Benefit Analysis

d)

Expenses

20.

Coming to class prepared with a "Charged Chromebook" is an example of which PBIS character trait?

a)

Responsibility

b)

Perserverance

c)

Cooperation

d)

Grit