Mughal Empire Quiz

What were the principal goods traded by Muslims in Mughal India?

• Gold and silver

• Cotton and silk textiles

• Spices and herbs

• Iron and steel

What role did India play in the global market during the Mughal Empire?

• It was a minor player with little influence.

• It was at the center of a global market for goods.

• It was isolated and did not participate in trade.

• It only traded with neighboring countries.

Who established the Mughal state?

• Sultan Babur

• Emperor Aurangzeb

• Akbar the Great

• Shah Jahan

What system ensured the wealth of the Mughal Empire?

• Well-organized governmental system

• Extensive trade routes

• Advanced technology

• Strong naval power

What happened to the Mughal state around 1700?

• Reached the limits of territorial growth

• Expanded into Europe

• Formed alliances with China

• Developed new technologies

What happened to the empire's wealth as Mughal power lessened?

• It increased

• It was preserved

• It was eaten up by wars

• It was invested in infrastructure

What were the two reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

• Growing internal divisions and European invasion

• Lack of resources and natural disasters

• Foreign trade restrictions and religious conflicts

• Political instability and economic collapse

Answer explanation

The Mughal Empire declined due to growing internal divisions, which weakened its unity, and European invasions that exploited these weaknesses, leading to its eventual downfall.

Who were the "aristocrats" within the Mughal Empire who helped the Emperor administer his kingdom? These leaders had similar power to European aristocrats but could not pass of their title to their children, thus leaving them more vulnerable to direct control by the Emperor?

• Feudal Lords

• Janisarries

• Mansabdars

• None listed here

Answer explanation

The aristocrats within the Mughal Empire who helped the Emperor administer his kingdom were called Mansabdars. Similar to European aristocrats, they held significant power. However, unlike their European counterparts, Mansabdars could not pass on their title to their children. This made them more vulnerable to direct control by the Emperor. The correct choice is Mansabdars.

Who was the Mughal Emperor known for his religious and military zealotry?

• Babur

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

Answer explanation

Aurangzeb was known for his strict adherence to Islamic principles and his military campaigns to expand the Mughal Empire, often enforcing religious policies that reflected his zealotry, unlike the other emperors listed.

When we speak of the area ruled by the Mughal's we use the term "South Asian Subcontinent" which is made up of which modern day countries today?

• India and Sri Lanka

• Afghanistan, Pakistan and India

• India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

• India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan

Answer explanation

The question asks about the modern-day countries that make up the South Asian Subcontinent. The correct answer is India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. This region is commonly referred to as the South Asian Subcontinent. The term 'South Asian Subcontinent' is used to describe the area ruled by the Mughals. The options provided include India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, and India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, but the correct answer includes all five countries mentioned above.