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?

    <p>A faith that combined elements of Islam and Hinduism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural contributions are attributed to the Mughal Empire?

    <p>Cotton textiles sought after by various cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Capture of Constantinople</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Artillery and firearms units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the Ottoman sultans' approach to maintaining power?

    <p>Manipulating competing factions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Decline of naval power in the eastern Mediterranean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group primarily composed the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

    <p>Slave soldiers from the Balkans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Ottomans defeated the Safavids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Warrior aristocrats ruled the society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They failed to match overseas expansion efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The strengthening of the Ottoman military.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Less market-oriented economic policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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