Islam in Bangladesh: Historical Development

What is one of the main demographic features of Bangladesh?

• Low population density

• Majority Christian population

• Predominantly Hindu population

• High Muslim population

How did Islam first make its way to the Bengal Delta?

• Through military conquest

• Via Arab trade routes

• Through local conversions

• By European missionaries

Which dynasty was responsible for the initial Muslim conquests in India?

• Mughal Dynasty

• Maurya Empire

• Ghaznavid Dynasty

• Ottoman Empire

Who was the founder of the Ghaznavid Dynasty?

• Akbar the Great

• Genghis Khan

• Mahmud of Ghazni

• Alp Tegin

What role did Sufis play in the spread of Islam in Bengal?

• They were political rulers

• They were spiritual leaders

• They were traders

• They were military leaders

What was a significant cultural development in Bengal during the Mughal Empire?

• Decline of agriculture

• Massification of paper

• Rise of Buddhism

• Introduction of Christianity

How did the Mughal Empire contribute to the economic development of Bengal?

• Through maritime trade

• By building large cities

• Through agricultural expansion

• By promoting industrialization

What was the impact of the Ganges connecting to the Padma on Bengal?

• It enhanced economic exchange

• It led to deforestation

• It isolated the region

• It decreased agricultural productivity

What was the significance of the Indian Independence Act of 1947 for Bangladesh?

• It ended British rule in Africa

• It established Bangladesh as a separate country

• It led to the unification of India

• It resulted in the partition of India

When did Bangladesh gain independence from Pakistan?

• 1990

• 1947

• 1971

• 1980