Ottoman Empire
The Ottomans' military success was based on ___.
What is gunpowder?
The Safavids aligned themselves with this branch of Islam.
What is Shi'a Islam?
What does Mughal mean?
"Mongol"
This person was the first emperor of the Ottoman empire and one of the most successful Ghazis.
Who was Osman?
A beautiful tomb in India built by a Mughal emperor.
What is the Taj Mahal?
Conquered non-Muslims had to do ___.
What is paying taxes?
The Safavids prioritized a strong army because ____.
Because they needed to protect themselves from Ottoman Sunni Muslims.
This language arose because of the Mughal soldiers.
What is Urdu?
This person came into power by overthrowing his father, and murdering his brothers to protect his position he also murdered his nephews.
Who was Selim the Grim?
A member of an elite force of soldiers in the Ottoman Empire.
Who were the Janissaries?
Cause of the decline of the Ottoman Empire.
Who were weak sultans?
Shah Abbas did this to his ablest son.
What is maiming?
The Taj Mahal was built to honor this person.
Who was Mumtaz Mahal?
This person gained his title because of his splendor court and cultural achievements.
Who was Suleiman the Lawgiver?
A member of a Shi'a Muslim dynasty.
What is a Safavid?
The Ottoman Dynasty lasted this long.
How long is 600 years?
The Safavid soldiers were called "redheads" because ___.
Because they wore unique redhead gear
How many people did the Mughal Empire unify?
How many is 100 million?
This person achieved the most dramatic feat in Ottoman history.
Who was Mehmet II?
A warrior for Islam.
Who were the Ghazis?
The Ottoman Empire was at its largest during this time period.
When were the 1560's-1680's?
How old was the ruler of the Safavid military in 1499?
How old is 14?
How old was the inheritor of the Mughal Empire in 1494?
How old is 11 years?
He led the golden age of the Safavid Empire.
Who was Shah Abbas?
___ was the policy of taking conquered Christians and forcibly recruiting them as soldiers.
What is devshirme?