Ottomans
Safavids
Mughals
World History
National Lesson Plans
100
Ottoman Empire was predominantly Shia or Sunni?
Sunni
100
Safavid Empire was predominantly Shia or Sunni?
Shia
100
What were Mughals known for building?
Mosques and Forts
100
The Renaissance period was during which century
15th
100
What is the name of the network, founded by our Imam, that helps people all over the world?
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
200
How many continents did the Ottoman Empire cover? And what are they?
3
Africa, Europe & Asia
200
Who was the greatest Safavid emperor?
Shah Abbas, the Great (Abbas I)
200
What was the capital city of Mughals?
Lahore
200
Which colony was established first in the US
Plymouth
200
Mawlana Hazar Imam crossed the finish line at the which marathon, on Sunday 12 October 2025?
Mawlana Hazar Imam crossed the finish line at the Chicago Marathon, on Sunday 12 October 2025. He completed the 26.2 mile (42.2 km) course in just under five hours.
300
Name 4 countries under the Ottoman Empire:
Answers may vary but include
Lebanon, Palestine, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Romania, & Serbia
300
Which group did the Ottomans trade with for strategic purposes?
Great Britain
300
Who were the taxes collected by?
The local leaders known as Zamindars
300
When did the abolishment of slave trade happen?
18th-19th century
300
Translate the full phrase "All thanks be to Allah and All Praise be to Allah." into arabic.
hint: thanks - shukar
Shukran Lillah wal Hamdulillah
400
What was the capital city of the Ottoman Empire?
(For an extra 100 points, what was its original name)
Constantinople
It was originally called Islamabol (Full of Islam)
400
Which empires competed against the Safavid Empire?
Ottoman and Great Britain
400
Which religions did Emperor Akbar invite leaders from to participate in his court?
Hindu, Christians, Jewish, Parsi, Jain, etc.
400
What revolutions were prompted by the age of enlightenment in the 18th century?
(Must get both answers)
The American Revolution and The French Revolution
400
Translate one of the following phrases into English (all have the same meaning)
Spanish: Te amo (tay AH-mo)
Chinese (Mandarin): Wǒàinǐ (wo eye nee)
Arabic: Ana uḥibbuka (ah-nah oo-HIB-bookah)
Swahili (East Africa): Nakupenda (nah-koo-pen-dah)
American Sign Language (ASL): Hand sign with thumb, index finger, and pinky up
I Love You.
500
Who was the most popular Ottoman Sultan?
Suleiman the Magnificent
500
Who was the first emperor of the Safavid Empire?
Shah Ismail I
500
By what name is the principle of absolute peace known, which integrated various religious groups into a stable, pluralistic society?
Sulh-i-Kul
500
What were some of the types of advancements of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century?
Communication, Scientific and Transportation
500
What is the entire phrase for bay'ah given by the President of each jurisdiction at the Takht-Nishini.
(Must get the entire meaning with the last three keywords)
I pray Khudavind accepts our allegiance and loyalty to you as our Pir, Murshid, and Imam.