Mughal & Ottoman Empire Governance Quiz

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What approach did Akbar take to govern his empire?

He encouraged strict religious divisions among his subjects.
He reconciled with both Hindu and Muslim warrior aristocracy. (correct)
He focused solely on military expansions.
He limited land grants to only Muslims.

Which practice did Akbar eliminate during his rule?

Sati (correct)
Taxation on textiles
Religious education for women
Land grants to nobility

What was a significant consequence of Aurangzeb's rule?

Increased tolerance towards Hindu practices.
Expansion of trade routes with Europe.
Depletion of the treasury due to prolonged warfare. (correct)
Establishment of peace treaties with neighboring empires.

Which of the following correctly describes Din-i-llahi?

A faith that combined elements of Islam and Hinduism. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What cultural contributions are attributed to the Mughal Empire?

Cotton textiles sought after by various cultures. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1453 marked the end of Christian control in the Middle East?

Capture of Constantinople (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Janissaries primarily serve within the Ottoman military?

Artillery and firearms units (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Ottoman sultans' approach to maintaining power?

Manipulating competing factions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Ottoman Navy losing at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571?

Decline of naval power in the eastern Mediterranean (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which group primarily composed the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

Slave soldiers from the Balkans (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Chaldiran in 1514?

The Ottomans defeated the Safavids. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the socio-political structure of the Safavid empire after their defeat?

Warrior aristocrats ruled the society. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a strategic failure of Muslim empires in relation to their expansion?

They failed to match overseas expansion efforts. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor hindered the westward advance of Shi'ism as a result of the Battle of Chaldiran?

The strengthening of the Ottoman military. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key characteristics of the Safavid economic structure post-defeat?

Less market-oriented economic policies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Mughal Empire

A powerful empire in India, influenced by the military tactics of the Ottoman Empire.

Akbar's Rule

Akbar's reign was marked by attempts at social change, including reconciliation of Hindu and Muslim aristocratic classes, unification efforts with Din-i-llahi, and efforts to regulate alcohol.

Din-i-llahi

Akbar's attempt to create a unified religion combining elements of Islam and Hinduism.

Mughal Decline

The weakening of the Mughal Empire starting in the early 1700s under Aurangzeb, marked by increased religious tensions and financial strain from warfare.