(World History) - Module 2 - Lesson 1: The Mughal Empire

What language, meaning “from the soldier’s camp”, was an example of cultural blending?

Urdu

How did the Sultans of Delhi regard the native population of india?

They considered Hindus to be defeated people

How did Akbar create an effective government for the Mughal Empire?

He promoted Muslims and Hindus based on merit regardless of religion.

Why do Sikh men wear turbans?

To show their belief in social equality

To ensure that the Taj Mahal would remain the most beautiful structure ever built, Shah Jahan…

… had all of the Artisans, who built the Taj Mahal, hands cut off… 

The Empire that existed @400AD, before the conquest of invaders was called…? 

The Gupta Empire

Akbar was illiterate.

True

Which ruler conquered the most territory for the Mughal Empire?

Babur

The Marathas greatest leader was…?

Shivaji

Akbar invented his own religion called…?

The Divine Faith