Author Question: Referring to the consistent political theme of empire in early-modern South and East Asia, which of ... (Read 106 times)

rmenurse · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Referring to the consistent political theme of empire in early-modern South and East Asia, which of the following statements is correct?

a. As the Qing Empire expanded east, it came in contact with the Russian Empire.
b. The Russian Empire was expanding into Central Asia.
c. Britain was moving to supplant the Mughals as the major power in South Asia.
d. All of the answers are correct.
e. The Japanese resisted expansion outside the Japanese islands.

Question 2

What was the result of commercial wealth for Aurangzeb?

a. Aurangzeb used the money to build up the military and challenge regional leaders for their wealth.
b. The central government of the Mughals was turned into a dictatorial dynasty.
c. Islam became the national religion of India.
d. Mughal armies expanded outside Indian borders.
e. Local and regional leaders used the wealth to build armies to challenge the centralized government.