The Ottoman Empire
This city, conquered by Sultan Mehmed II in 1453, marked the start of Ottoman expansion.
What is Constantinople?
This ruler led the Safavid Empire during its golden age, strengthening its military and economy.
Who is Shah Abbas I (Abbas the Great)?
This Mughal emperor promoted religious tolerance and hosted debates between religious leaders at his court.
Who is Akbar the Great?
This document, posted by Martin Luther in 1517, criticized the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences and sparked the Protestant Reformation.
What are the 95 Theses?
These powerful feudal lords, who controlled samurai armies, played a crucial role in Japan's Sengoku period.
Who are Daimyōs?
This elite Ottoman military group served as the Sultan’s personal bodyguards and elite forces.
Who are the Janissaries?
The Safavid Empire primarily practiced this branch of Islam, which caused tensions with the Ottomans.
What is Shia Islam?
Mughal art is known for blending these two artistic traditions, reflecting the empire’s cultural diversity under rulers like Akbar.
What is Persian & Hindu
This term refers to the Catholic Church’s practice of selling forgiveness for sins, which Martin Luther strongly opposed.
What are indulgences?
Tokugawa Ieyasu enforced a strict social hierarchy, including this class of warriors who served the Daimyōs
Who are the Samurai?
This religious conflict between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires stemmed from differences in their branches of Islam
What is the Sunni-Shia divide?
The capital of the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas I, known for its beautiful architecture.
What is Isfahan?
This structure, built by Shah Jahan, is one of the most famous examples of Mughal architecture.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This movement within the Catholic Church aimed to reform its practices and counter the growth of Protestantism.
This city, now known as Tokyo, became the political center of Japan during the Tokugawa Shogunate.
What is Edo?
The Ottoman Empire primarily practiced this branch of Islam.
What is Sunni Islam?
This empire was a key rival to the Safavids and frequently clashed with them over religious and territorial disputes.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance extended to this religion, which he allowed to be practiced openly.
What is Sikhism?
List the three denominations created from the protestant reformation.
What is Calvinism, Lutheranism, Anglicanism
How did Japan maintain centralized power?
By creating a rigid social class & hierarchy system
This Ottoman ruler expanded the empire to its greatest size.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent
Shah Abbas I reformed this aspect of the Safavid government to reduce the power of tribal leaders and centralize his authority.
What is military
Which action by the Mughal empire led to tensions between the Mughal Empire & Sikhs?
What is the execution of Guru Arjan?
This English king broke away from the Catholic Church, establishing the Church of England, after the Pope refused to annul his marriage.
Who is King Henry VIII?
This policy during the Tokugawa period restricted foreign influence by limiting trade to a single port and banning most foreign interactions
What is Sakoku (or the isolation policy)?