Gunpowder Empires
This empire used cannons to conquer Constantinople in 1453.
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman sultan known for conquering Constantinople.
Mehmed II (the Conqueror)
The Mughals built this famous architectural masterpiece blending Persian and Indian styles.
Taj Mahal.
The Ottomans controlled this major trade city linking Europe and Asia.
Istanbul (Constantinople).
This European movement encouraged monarchs to centralize power under one ruler.
Absolutism.
This Muslim dynasty established control over Persia and made Shi’a Islam its official religion.
Safavid Empire
This Mughal ruler is remembered for his religious tolerance and efforts to unite Hindus and Muslims.
Akbar the Great.
The Ottomans ruled over many Christians and Jews, allowing them limited self-rule through this system.
Millet system.
Gunpowder was originally invented in this country.
China.
The Spanish and Portuguese began exploring by sea largely to reach this region’s spices.
Indian Ocean / Asia.
Babur founded this South Asian empire after winning the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Mughal Empire
The Safavid Empire reached its height under this ruler, known for strengthening the military and promoting trade.Shah Abbas the Great?
Shah Abbas the Great.
The Safavid Empire promoted this branch of Islam.
Shi’a Islam.
The Safavids traded silk and other luxury goods along this historic trade route.
Silk Road.
This maritime empire established colonies in the Americas and Asia during the 16th century.
Spanish Empire.
These empires are called “Gunpowder Empires” because they relied on this to expand their territory.
Firearms and cannons.
This Ottoman ruler organized his empire’s laws and expanded into Europe, earning him the title “The Lawgiver.”
Suleiman the Magnificent.
Akbar created this syncretic faith combining ideas from Islam, Hinduism, and other religions.
Din-i Ilahi (“Divine Faith”).
The Mughals used this type of land grant to reward loyal soldiers and administrators.❓ What is the jagir system?
Jagir system.
While the Gunpowder Empires expanded by land, these European powers expanded mostly by this route.
Naritime (sea-based) exploration.
The three main Gunpowder Empires shared this religion as their foundation.
Islam
This Ming emperor sponsored Zheng He’s voyages to promote Chinese power across the seas.
Yongle
The blending of cultures in Mughal India is known as this process.
Cultural syncretism.
This new military technology helped empires take walled cities and expand rapidly.
Cannons (artillery).
The competition for overseas colonies among European powers is known by this term.
Imperial rivalry or mercantilism.