Ottoman Empire
This city, conquered by the Ottomans in 1453, marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
The Safavid Empire was primarily located in this modern-day country.
Iran
The Mughal Empire was primarily located in this modern-day country.
India
The spread of gunpowder technology is often attributed to this Asian country.
China
The Ottomans tried, but couldn't conquer this "country" that is shaped like a boot.
Italy
The Ottomans primarily followed this branch of Islam.
Sunni
The Safavid Empire adhered to this branch of Islam.
Shia
This Mughal ruler is known for his policy of religious tolerance and his creation of a syncretic faith known as Din-i Ilahi.
Akbar
Cannons and muskets were introduced to Europe through this trade route.
Silk Road
He was from Wallachia.
Vlad Dracula
This elite Ottoman military unit was made up of enslaved Christian boys who were trained as soldiers.
Janissaries
The Safavids were rivals of this neighboring empire to the west.
The Ottomans
This was the first battle where Babur used gunpowder weapons to secure a Mughal victory.
Battle of Panipat
Babur used cannons to defeat this sultan's massive army.
Lodi
This founder of the Mughal Empire descended from both Timur and Genghis Khan.
Babur
This Ottoman sultan was known as "The Magnificent" in Europe and "The Lawgiver" in his own empire.
Suleiman
This Safavid ruler revitalized the empire by moving its capital to Isfahan.
Shah Abbas
Shah Jahan built this.
Taj Mahal
Firearms were tightly controlled in these two countries because the elites were afraid they would lose their power
China and Japan
After Coca-Cola and Pepsi, what is the most valuable carbonated drink in the world?
Red Bull
The naval battle of 1571 in which a European coalition defeated the Ottoman fleet.
Battle of Lepanto
This battle in 1514 resulted in a decisive Ottoman victory over the Safavids.
Battle of Chaldiran
The Mughal Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under this ruler, who also brought back the jizya tax.
Aurangzeb
Where was the engineer from who built the massive cannons used to break down the walls of Constantinople?
Hungary
Who is the Prime Minister of India?
Modi