Lesson 107
Who founded the Mughal Empire? Where was it located?
Zahirudden Muhammed, Timur
Why did King Louis XIV choose the sun as the symbol for his monarchy?
He was important to France as the Sun was to the world
Why is Tibet called the roof of the world?
Because of its high elevation
What is the castle built by William the Conqueror now called?
the tower of London
where is mauritius located?
Indian Ocean five hundred miles east of Madagascar
How did Akbar treat his subjects that won him favor in their eyes?
He made them stronger
What kind of route did King Louis hope french explorers would find in North America?
Northwest Passage
What is Mount Everest and where is it located?
The tallest mountain in the world, Asia
What were the opposing sides in Englands civil war?
Those loyal to the king, charles the first, and those loyal tot the parliament
why do dodos no longer live on mauritius?
they were a threat
Why was the Taj Mahal built?
Jahans wifes death
What is the Palace of Versailles? Where is it located?
A huge palace, Paris
What animal is particularly important to the traditional way of life in Tibet?
yak
What happened in London in the summer of 1666?
a fire started
what kind of plantations did dutch colonists establish in mauritus?
sugar
How did Aurangzeb weaken the unity of the of the Mughal Empire?
he tried to make it grow while fighting in wars at the same time
Why did thousands oh Huguenots flee France during Louis' reign?
because they didn't wanna dictate his choices
The Potala Palace is the traditional home of whom?
Dalai Lama
what did christopher wren do for the city of London?
helped with the reconstruction
most people on mauritus today are descended from what groups?
european settlers, african slaves, chinese traders, and asian indian laborers and traders
Why was France a weaker country at the end of Louis XIV's reign that at the beginning?
because of all the wars
In addition to being a home, the Potala Palace was built for what purposes?
the government
what did the bill of rights passed by parliament in 1689 mean for england?
guaranteeing certain individual liberties for british citizens
who used to hide around Le Morne Mountain?
runaway slaves