The Rise and Fall of Mughal India Activity Video Guide

Students will watch and analyze a 5 minute video about the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire and its historical significance by answering 21 questions and completing an extension task. The answers are included where appropriate. The video is from TedEd.

Sample questions include:
--What are 2 words/phrases that characterize Babur based on his descendants’ writings and art?
--How were the Mughals connected to the international community?
--In what way(s) did Akbar maintain peace while ruling a religiously and ethnically diverse empire?
--Identify a key reason the Mughals were a relatively stable empire.
--Write a slogan or motto to summarize the significance and uniqueness of Nur Jahan.
--Was 1707 a turning point in the Mughal Empire, why or why not?
--Why was Bengal taken over first by the British?

Click here for more resources from Stephanie's History Store