Mughal Empire & European Gunpowder Revolution

What was the territorial extent of the Mughal Empire around 1700?

• Modern-day India only

• Modern-day India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, & Bangladesh

• Most of Europe and Asia

• the entire former Roman Empire and modern-day India

Who did Babur and his descendants hire as military advisers and gunsmiths, acknowledging a debt to their military expertise?

• The British

• The French

• The Ottomans

• The Persians

What significant military innovation did Babur use at the Battle of Panipat to supplement his force of archers and firearms?

• Cavalry charges

• Gunpowder weapons

• Siege engines

• Naval support

Which was the official court language of the Mughal Empire under Akbar's rule-- and when combined with other local languages, became the basis of the modern languages of India & Pakistan?

• Arabic

• Hindi

• Persian

• Urdu

Who was the ruler known for the construction of the Taj Mahal, which is considered one of the world's architectural treasures?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• None of the above

Choose the three architectural styles blended in the Taj Mahal.

• Indian

• Roman

• Persian

• Islamic

What was the main purpose of the Taj Mahal when it was built?

• A military fortress

• A palace

• A mausoleum/tomb

• A mosque

What was the population of India during the Mughal era compared to European nations?

• Smaller than most European nations

• About the same as the largest European nation

• Larger than any European nation

• Half the size of the smallest European nation

What impact did Mughal merchants and Sufi missionaries have on Southeast Asia?

• They discouraged cultural exchanges

• They promoted Hinduism

• They facilitated the conversion to Islam

• They isolated the region from Mughal influence

What types of goods were produced in the Ganges River plains during the Mughal era?

• Only cotton cloth and jewelry

• Electronics and machinery

• Rice, sugar, and other crops

• Wool and leather products