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100

The founder of the Safavid Empire

Who was Shah Ismail I?

100

The nickname of the founder of the Mughal Empire. 

What was "the Tiger"? 

100

The colors of porcelain that was meant for only royalty 

What were blue and white?

100

The man known as the second founder of the Safavid Empire.

Who as Abbas?

200

The Mughal ruler who expanded the empire to the west, east, and south. 

Who was Akbar?

200

The country that took over India thanks to one of its companies. 

What was Britain?

200

The Safavid ruler under whose leadership a new style of architecture developed. 

Who was Abbas?

200

The dynasty whose name literally translates to "Mongol" because it was started by a descendent of the great Mongol Chinggis Khan. 

What was the Mughal Empire? 

300

The reason why the Safavid Empire was Shia Muslim. 

What was because of the influence of Shah Ismail II?

300

The diligent, hardworking race of people that helped the Ottoman economy. 

Who were the Jews?

300

The requirement for non-Muslims to be able to worship in the Gunpowder Empires. 

What was to pay a tax? 

300

Name one key Ottoman city that they focused on for economic development. 

What were Istanbul and Adrianople? 

400

The reason why Shah Ismail I stopped actively governing his empire. 

What was because he had lost a battle?

400

The reason why the Byzantine Empire was already weak when the Ottomans began their attacks. 

What were the Crusades? 

400

The city in which the Ottoman expansion into Europe was finally repelled. 

What was Vienna? 

400

The modern day countries of all three Gunpowder Empires. 

What are Ottoman-Turkey, Safavid-Iran, and Mughal-India? 

500

Explain at least two reasons why the Ottomans were successful with their military. 

What were falcons, muskets, a well trained cavalry, and the use of pretend retreat? 
500

Explain how the Middle Kingdom fell behind the rest of the world. 

What was an attitude of superiority, an overabundance of pride in their culture, a rejection of the west and their influence, and a complete isolation? 

500

The cause of increase in smuggling and piracy after 1436. 

What was the reduction of the Chinese Navy?

500

Describe the dramas of the Ming Dynasty. 

What was that they were long and complex, often lasting for hours and having over forty scenes?