The City
What was Istanbul called before it was renamed Istanbul?
Constantinople
What was the name of the ruler of the Ottoman Empire?
Sultan
What was the leader of the Safavids called?
The Sha
Where was the Mughal Empire located?
It was founded in Central Asia but quickly moved to Northern India instead, where it flourished.
What is a sultan?
A king
Name both of the empires that controlled Constantinople.
The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire
Name the most famous leader of the Ottoman Empire.
Sulyman the Magnificent
Who was the first leader of the Safavids who made the official religon Shiism?
Esma'il
What was the effect of ending the religious tolerant policies in the Mughal Empire?
What is a sha?
A king
Who was in control of Byzantium?
The Greeks
What church did the Ottoman Empire convert into a mosque in the capital city?
The Hagia Sophia
What is Shiism?
The official religion of the Safavid Empire that stated that the official religion of the empire was whatever the Sha believed.
What was the most famous building in the Mughal empire and what was it used for?
The Taj Mahal, which was a tomb for the emperor's wife.
What are janissaries?
Slave soldiers used by the Ottomans.
What was Constantinople called before it was Constantinople?
Byzantium
Canons
What products were the Safavids known for producing?
handwoven carpets, ceramics, and metal goods
What religious policy helped unify the Mughal Empire and how was it implemented?
What did the shia believe?
That only members of Muhammad's family could become caliphs
What empire controlled Istanbul?
The Ottoman Empire
Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire when the Ottoman's defeated the Byzantine Empire and renamed their capital "Istanbul?"
Mehmed II
What was the capital of the Safavid Empire?
Esfahan
What cultures were blended in the Mughal Empire?
Muslim and Hindu
Persian and Indian
What did the Sunni believe?
That caliphs didn't need to be related to Muhammad as long as they were good Muslims and strong leaders.