Empires
What were the three Islamic empires mentioned in this project?
Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal
What was the ruling religion in these empires?
Islam
Which century did the Ottoman empire form?
13th century
Which empire did Akbar the Great rule?
Mughal Empire
Where was the Mughal empire located?
Present-day India/South Asia
Which empire(s) adopted Shi'a Islam?
Safavid Empire
Muhammad
Who was the most famous ruler of the Ottoman Empire
Suleiman the Magnificent
In what empire were the People of the Book tolerated most?
Ottoman Empire
Which minority religion was most tolerated and had privileges?
Christianity
What city did the Prophet arrive in to contract a treaty with non-Muslims?
Medina
What was the tax imposed on religious minorities in the Safavid Empire?
Jizya tax
Which three continents did the Ottoman Empire span at its height?
Africa, Europe, Asia
What were the two Islamic holy cities?
Mecca and Medina
What year did the Ottoman empire fall?
1922
What were the elite military corps drafted through the devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire called?
Janissaries
Which two empires were relatively cordial (allies)?
Ottoman and Mughal
Which branch of Islam did the Safavid's have as their official state religion?
Twelver Shi'a
What document initially promoted Christian and Jewish self-governance and legal autonomy?
Pact of Umar
Which system allowed Jews and Christians to govern themselves under their own laws in the Ottoman Empire?
Millet System