Worksheet: Mughal Empire | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
(a) Akbar
(b) Shah Jahan
(c) Babur
(d) Aurangzeb

Q2: Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
(a) Babur
(b) Humayun
(c) Akbar
(d) Shah Jahan

Q3: The Mughal Empire reached its peak during the reign of which emperor?
(a) Babur
(b) Aurangzeb
(c) Jahangir
(d) Akbar

Q4: Which battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?
(a) Battle of Plassey
(b) Battle of Haldighati
(c) First Battle of Panipat
(d) Battle of Talikota

Q5: Who was the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, in honor of whom the Taj Mahal was built?
(a) Mumtaz Mahal
(b) Noor Jahan
(c) Jodha Bai
(d) Raziya Sultan

Section B: Short Questions

Q1: Describe the early life of Babur and how he established the Mughal Empire in India.

Q2: Explain the religious policy of Akbar and why he is known for religious tolerance.

Q3: Who was Jahangir, and what were some of the significant achievements during his reign?

Q4: Discuss the economic and cultural advancements during the Mughal rule.

Q5: Why is the reign of Aurangzeb considered as a turning point in the decline of the Mughal Empire?

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Akbar was the __________ Mughal Emperor who ruled India.

Q2: The Mughal Empire reached its territorial peak during the reign of __________.

Q3: The famous Mughal monument Taj Mahal was built in memory of __________.

Q4: The Mughal Empire declined rapidly after the death of __________.

Q5: Akbar's policy of religious tolerance was known as __________.

Section D: True or False

Q1: Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India.

Q2: The Mughal Empire was known for promoting and encouraging art and culture.

Q3: Akbar was the first Mughal Emperor to establish formal relations with the British.

Q4: Aurangzeb's reign is considered the peak of the Mughal Empire's power and territorial expansion.

Q5: The Mughal Empire disintegrated completely after the death of Aurangzeb.

Section E: Match the Column