Ottoman Empire
Mehmed II's capture of Constantinople in 1453 was significant because of what 2 things?
Ended the Byzantine Empire
Turned the city into Istanbul
The conflict between the Sunni Ottomans and the Shi'a Safavids illustrates which pattern in history?
religious division
The Taj Mahal under Shah Jahan demonstrates the same political purpose as:
The Palace of Versailles in France
In what ways did Russia under Ivan IV fit the model of a Gunpowder Empire?
Expanded using artillery, built monumental architecture, faced challenge of uniting diverse peoples
Why is it difficult for a state to monopolize new military technology?
Once introduced, tech spreads quickly to other regions and rivals
Expanded territory, codified laws, supported the arts
What was the capital of the Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas (known for its architecture and trade)
T or F? Akbar the Great strengthened the Mughal Empire through religious tolerance. (if F, explain why)
T
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Gunpowder Empires?
maritime trade
The Ottoman practice of taxing non-Muslims through the jizya is an example of what?
Religious tolerance combined with economic control
Who was the most notable ruler of the Safavids, reforming the military and centralizing admin?
Shah Abbas I
T or F? The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife. (If F, explain why.)
T
T or F? The Gunpowder Empires declined because they relied heavily on maritime trade. (If F, explain why.)
F- Europe relied more on maritime trade, and so grew in economic power.
True or False? The Ottoman Empire reached its peak under Suleiman the Magnificent. (If False, explain why.)
TRUE
What is the blending of different religious beliefs, such as combining Islam and Hindu in the Mughal Empire?
religious syncretism
What did architecture symbolize in the Gunpowder Empires? (Name at least 2.)
wealth, power, legitimacy, cultural achievement, authority of the empire
Who were the janissaries and why were they important to the Ottomans?
An elite corps of soldiers, they symbolized centralized power for the Ottomans.
What were the local tax collectors called in the Mughal Empire, and what did they get in exchange for collecting taxes?
Zamindars, land