The Mughals
For the most part, the Muslim Mughals were intolerant of the majority Hindu population. True or False?
False
Which religion was the most popular in the Ottoman Empire?
Islam
What animal helped carry Mansa Musa's gold during his famous journey to Mecca?
Who founded the Mongolian Empire?
Genghis Khan (Real name: Temüjin)
Who is the current Governor of New Jersey?
Phil Murphy (No relation)
What form of currency did the Mughals require taxes to be paid in?
Silver
The leader of the Ottoman Empire was called what?
The Sultan
What was the name of the person who founded the Mali Empire?
Sundiata Keita (AKA The Lion King)
Which famous epidemic happened as a direct result of the expansion of the Mongolian Empire?
The Black Plague
What are the names of Mr. Murphy and Mr. Vasquez's children?
Jameson and Liza
What famous structure was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir as a tomb for his favorite wife?
The Taj Mahal
Christian boys who were taken from their villages to fight in the Ottoman Army were called what?
Janissaries
What natural resource was the Mali Kingdom famous for?
Gold
Which ancient trading network was revitalized by the Mongolian Empire?
The Silk Road
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
Which modern day country did the Mughals originate from? (two acceptable answers)
Afghanistan or Iran (Persia)
What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
Constantinople (Istanbul)
What was the largest city of the Mali Kingdom?
Timbuktu
The Mongolian Empire fell almost as quickly as it rose. Why did the empire erupt into civil war shortly after the death of Genghis Khan?
The was no clear succession plan.
What is the name of the largest internal organ in the human body?
The Liver
Who was the first Mughal Emperor?
Emperor Babur
What is Sulh-i kul?
Universal Toleration. A law eliminating the tax on non-muslims.
What was the name of the nomadic tribes who successfully guided traders and travelers through the Sahara Desert
The Berbers
What gave the Mongols an advantage on the battlefield?
Bows and Horses
How old is the Earth?
4.543 Billion Years