What kind of weapons enabled these empires to succeed?
Guns/gunpowder/cannons
What was the world wonder built by Shah Jahan in honor of his wife?
Taj Mahal
Who was the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
What were the Ottoman rulers called?
Sultan
Which is heavier, a pound of bricks, or a pound of feathers?
They are the same
Who were the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire, recruited from Christian boys
What was the world wonder improved upon by the Ottomans in Constantinople/Istanbul?
Hagia Sophia
Where does Islam originate?
Mecca, Arabia
What practice did Mughal and Ottoman emperors have to deal with any competition for the throne?
Fratricide aka killing of brothers (or cousins, uncles, etc.)
What's Obama's last name?
Obama
At what battle did the Ottomans and Safavids clash?
Chaldiran
What is one trait of Persian/Arabic/Safavid architecture?
Pointed domes, floral patterns, pointed arches, minarets, arabic calligraphy, etc.
What are the two main branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shia
What ottoman ruler led the empire through its cultural and militaristic golden age?
Suleiman
What is 100-33?
67
What was the name of the Uzbek cavalry force that supported the Safavids?
Qizilbash
What work of art and literature became popular in the Mughal and Ottoman Empires?
Illustrated Books
What is the name of the familial successor of Islam?
Ali
What Mughal leader's intolerance would lead to the decline of the empire?
Aurangzeb
What is the name of the power forward from Akron Ohio who won championships with the Lakers, Heat, and Cavalier?
Lebron James
What was the name of the cannon used by the Ottomans at the siege of Constantinople?
Dardanelles gun
What was the name of the book written by the great Mughal leader about his life?
Akbarnama
For 100 points each, what are the 5 pillars of Islam?
5 prayers, Hajj, Shahada, alms, ramadan/fasting
What ruler founded the Safavid Empire
Isma'il
An appropriate response for an out-of-line quick service restaurant employee.
"Just put the fries in the bag bro"