Gr 10 History Ch 1.3: Mughal (India) 1526 to 1858

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Who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526?

Akbar

Shah Jahan

Humayun

Babur (correct)

What was the linguistic blend that facilitated administration and cultural synthesis?

Hindi

Urdu (correct)

Arabic

Persian

What was the social hierarchy of the Mughal Empire?

Emperor, peasants, traders, and artisans

Nobles, peasants, traders, and artisans

Nobles, emperor, peasants, and traders

Emperor, nobles, peasants, and artisans (correct)

What was the status of women in the Mughal era?

Varied significantly, with noblewomen enjoying privileges Signup and view all the answers

What was the Mughal Empire known for in terms of economy?

Hub of economic activity with robust tax collection Signup and view all the answers

What was Babur known for, beyond his military prowess?

His contributions to culture as a poet and writer Signup and view all the answers

What was the Mughal Empire's stance on religious tolerance?

Tolerance towards various religious communities Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Mughal Empire in Indian history?

It was the largest empire in Indian history Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key exports of the Mughal Empire?

Textiles Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of imports for the Mughal Empire?

Gold and silver Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant cultural achievement of the Mughal Empire?

Creation of the Taj Mahal Signup and view all the answers

What marked the end of the Mughal sovereignty and the rise of British colonial dominance?

The annexation of significant portions of India by 1857 Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor in the decline of the Mughal Empire?

Internal strife and external challenges Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant achievement of the Mughal Empire in the field of science?

Pioneering work in astronomy Signup and view all the answers

What facilitated extensive trade with Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia during the Mughal Empire?

Major ports along the Indian coast and riverborne trade routes on the Ganges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key import of the Mughal Empire?

Gold and silver Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant scientific achievement of the Mughal Empire?

Establishment of major observatories and advancements in astronomy Signup and view all the answers

What was the cultural significance of the Taj Mahal?

A symbol of eternal love built by Shah Jahan Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?

External challenges and internal strife Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the British East India Company's actions in India?

The annexation of significant portions of India by 1857 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mughal Empire's political stability and economic growth?

Meritocracy and mechanisms for public grievances Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Mughal Empire's cultural synthesis?

Linguistic blend of Persian, Arabic, and Hindi Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Mughal Empire's administrative system?

Highly centralized and merit-based Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary occupation of the vast populace in the Mughal Empire?

Peasants, traders, and artisans Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary challenge faced by the majority of women in the Mughal Empire?

Social restrictions like child marriage and purdah Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mughal Empire's economic growth?

Robust tax collection system Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Mughal Empire's creation?

Marked a significant shift in South Asian history Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Mughal Empire's religious policy?

Promotion of religious tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Mughal Empire's ability to create a centralized administrative system?

Meritocracy and mechanisms for public grievances Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Mughal Empire's significant cultural achievements?

The introduction of Urdu as a linguistic blend Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the Mughal Empire's economic growth?

A robust internal trade network Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the Mughal Empire's social hierarchy?

A feudal system with a clear hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What was an outcome of the Mughal Empire's religious policy?

Religious tolerance and coexistence Signup and view all the answers

What was a challenge faced by the majority of women in the Mughal Empire?

Social restrictions like child marriage and purdah Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of Babur's governance model?

Mechanisms for public grievances and meritocracy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Mughal Empire in Indian history?

It marked a significant shift in South Asian history Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary function of the observatories established by the Mughals?

To study and make significant advancements in astronomy Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the British East India Company's actions in India?

The annexation of significant portions of India by 1857 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Mughal Empire's trade with Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia?

It was extensive and involved the exchange of various goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary contribution of the Mughal Empire to the field of architecture?

The creation of iconic structures such as Humayun’s Tomb and the Taj Mahal Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mughal Empire's decline?

Internal strife and external challenges Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary significance of the Taj Mahal in the context of the Mughal Empire?

It was a symbol of eternal love built by Shah Jahan Signup and view all the answers

What facilitated the Mughal Empire's extensive trade with Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia?

Major ports along the Indian coast and riverborne trade routes on the Ganges Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant scientific achievement of the Mughal Empire?

Advancements in astronomy Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary import of the Mughal Empire?

Gold and silver Signup and view all the answers

What marked the end of the Mughal sovereignty and the rise of British colonial dominance?

The annexation of significant portions of India by 1857 Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant cultural achievement of the Mughal Empire?

The creation of the Taj Mahal Signup and view all the answers

Gr 10 History Ch 1.3: Mughal (India) 1526 to 1858

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Who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526?

What was the linguistic blend that facilitated administration and cultural synthesis?

What was the social hierarchy of the Mughal Empire?

What was the status of women in the Mughal era?

What was the Mughal Empire known for in terms of economy?

What was Babur known for, beyond his military prowess?

What was the Mughal Empire's stance on religious tolerance?

What was the significance of the Mughal Empire in Indian history?

What was one of the key exports of the Mughal Empire?

What was the primary source of imports for the Mughal Empire?

What was a significant cultural achievement of the Mughal Empire?

What marked the end of the Mughal sovereignty and the rise of British colonial dominance?

What was a major factor in the decline of the Mughal Empire?

What was a significant achievement of the Mughal Empire in the field of science?

What facilitated extensive trade with Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia during the Mughal Empire?

Which of the following was a key import of the Mughal Empire?

What was a significant scientific achievement of the Mughal Empire?

What was the cultural significance of the Taj Mahal?

What contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire?

What was the outcome of the British East India Company's actions in India?

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mughal Empire's political stability and economic growth?

What was the primary reason for the Mughal Empire's cultural synthesis?

What was the primary characteristic of the Mughal Empire's administrative system?

What was the primary occupation of the vast populace in the Mughal Empire?

What was the primary challenge faced by the majority of women in the Mughal Empire?

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mughal Empire's economic growth?

What was the significance of the Mughal Empire's creation?

What was the primary characteristic of the Mughal Empire's religious policy?

What was the primary reason for the Mughal Empire's ability to create a centralized administrative system?

What led to the Mughal Empire's significant cultural achievements?

What was a characteristic of the Mughal Empire's economic growth?

What was a characteristic of the Mughal Empire's social hierarchy?

What was an outcome of the Mughal Empire's religious policy?

What was a challenge faced by the majority of women in the Mughal Empire?

What was a significant aspect of Babur's governance model?

What was the significance of the Mughal Empire in Indian history?

What was the primary function of the observatories established by the Mughals?

What was the primary consequence of the British East India Company's actions in India?

What was the primary characteristic of the Mughal Empire's trade with Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia?

What was the primary contribution of the Mughal Empire to the field of architecture?

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Mughal Empire's decline?

What was the primary significance of the Taj Mahal in the context of the Mughal Empire?

What facilitated the Mughal Empire's extensive trade with Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia?

What was a significant scientific achievement of the Mughal Empire?

What was a primary import of the Mughal Empire?

What marked the end of the Mughal sovereignty and the rise of British colonial dominance?

What was a significant cultural achievement of the Mughal Empire?

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