Caste System
False - one's caste is determined by birth and unchangeable
These winds were instrumental to Indian trade and exploration
What are monsoons?
The Mughal Empire ruled India for approximately____ years:
a) 50
b) 100
c) 250
This beautiful white building in India reflects Indian, Persian, and Islamic influences and attracts many tourists.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This religion is the most prominent in India
What is Hinduism?
The caste was deemed the lowest in society
Who are the Untouchables?
These two rivers are major geographical and cultural features of India, as one is also considered to be a holy site in Hinduism
What are the Ganges and Indus Rivers?
True or False: The Mughal Empire was religiously diverse
True (see reading for the Mughal Empire report card)
True or False; Emperor Akbar was recognized by Queen Elizabeth for his "humanity"
True
This religion has the most worldwide followers
What is Christianity?
The caste deemed the highest in society, made up of priests and highly educated nobles
Who are the Brahmin?
These two major mountain ranges occur in the East and the West of India
What are the Ghats?
This famous Mughal emperor rose to the throne at age 13
Who was Akbar?
Name one cultural achievement of the Mughal Empire OTHER THAN the Taj Mahal
Acceptable: Polo, miniature paintings, public works projects - roads, improved calendars, created housing for beggars, regulated alcohol
Name a region with strong diversity of religion, based on the maps you created
Possible answers: USA, Indonesia, Pakistan, Canada, UK, Nigeria, Bangladesh
These invaders designed the caste system to maintain their power over the conquered Harappan people
Who were the Aryans?
This central plains area of India can be dry, but is also a major location for seasonal crop growth.
What is the Deccan Plateau?
Leading to the downfall of the Mughal empire, the emperor wanted to rid India of this religion
What is Hinduism?
This knowledge allowed Indian navigators to control open sea trade over 2,000 years ago
What is knowledge of monsoon winds?
This religion has the SECOND most worldwide followers
What is Islam?
This higher caste was made up of warriors
What are the Kshatriya?
What is southwest to northeast, brings rain
This emperor succeeded Akbar and reversed many of his progressive policies on things like religious tolerance. He also murdered his own brother.
Who was Aurangzeb?
The Taj Mahal was built for this wife of Shah Jahad
Who was Mumtaz Mahal?
Originating in India, this religion's male followers are known for wearing turbans and carrying scared blades called kirpan.
What is Sikhism?