Module 16 terms

Question 1

means “Mongols”, decendants had lasting impact on Indian culture and history

Answer 1

Mughals

Question 2

11 year old boy, ancestors were Timur the Lame and Genghis Khan, inherited a kingdom in central Asia

Answer 2

Babur

Question 3

means “Great”, ruled India with wisdom and tolorance

Answer 3

Akbar

Question 4

major religion, gained followers because of its egalitarian message

Answer 4

Sikhs

Question 5

Jahangir’s son and successor, assasinated rivals

Answer 5

Shah Jahan

Question 6

memorial in honor of Mumtas Mahal (died giving birth to 14th child)

Answer 6

Taj Mahal

Question 7

Shah Jahan’s 3rd son, exicuted his older brother (rival)

Answer 7

Aurangzeb

Question 8

influential warrior king, gov included modern concepts (cabinet of advisors)

Answer 8

Shivaji

Question 9

son of portugal’s king, dreamed of exploring overseas

Answer 9

Prince Henry

Question 10

Portuguese explorer, explored east african coast

Answer 10

Vasco da Gama

Question 11

treaty between Spain and Portugal, agreed to honor the line

Answer 11

Treaty of Tordesillas

Question 12

made money, treaties, and raise their own armies, more powerful than England’s company

Answer 12

Dutch East India Company

Question 13

Portuguese captian, ventured down the coast of Africa, explored coast of Southeast Africa

Answer 13

Bartolomeu Dias