Gunpowder Empires

Ottoman

1

This city was conquered by the Ottomans in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

Constantinople

2

This sultan led the Ottoman Empire to its height, ruling from 1520 to 1566 and known as "the Magnificent."

Suleiman the Magnificent

3

The elite Ottoman soldiers made up of enslaved Christian boys were known by this name.

Janissaries  

4

This Islamic law code formed the foundation of Ottoman legal practices alongside sultanic decrees.

Sharia

5

The Ottoman Empire reached its greatest territorial extent after conquering this region in southeastern Europe.

Balkans

Mughal

1

Who is the founder of the Mughal Empire? 

Babur

2

This grandson of Babur is known for expanding the empire and promoting religious tolerance.

Akbar the Great

3

This famous mausoleum, built by Shah Jahan, is one of the world’s most recognizable monuments.

Taj Mahal

4

Akbar created this new religion that blended elements of Islam and Hinduism.

Din-i Ilahi

5

This region produced __% of the world's economic output.

25%

Safavid

1

The Safavid Empire was primarily located in this modern-day country.

Iran

2

This ruler established Twelver Shi’ism as the state religion of the Safavid Empire.

Shah Ismail I

3

The capital city of the Safavid Empire, known for its stunning architecture and Persian culture, was this.

Isfahan

4

The Safavid Empire fought numerous wars with this Sunni empire over control of Mesopotamia.

The Ottoman Empire

5

This group of Turkic tribal warriors were the military backbone of early Safavid power but later became a political threat.

Qizilbash

Misc.

1

What was the shared nickname for these 3 empires? 

The Gunpowder Empires 

2

What new technology helped them expand their new empires? 

Gunpowder, Cannons, & Muskets

3

What region of the world did these 3 empires control? 

Southwest and South Asia (Middle East and India) 

4

What two religions had the greatest impact on these empires? 

Islam and Hinduism 

5

What eventually caused these Empires to fall or weaken? 

Internal Corruption, Weak Leaders, & Westward Expansion

Mr. Little

1

What kind of dog do I have?

A. German Shepherd 

B. Irish Cream Long Haired Dachshund 

C. Westie 

D. Goldendoodle 

A. German Shepherd 

2

Where is my father from?

A. United States

B. France

C. Russia

D. England

D. England

3

How many times have I torn my ACL?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 0

B. 2

4

If I had two bulldogs, what would their names be?

A. Frank & Tank

B. Obi-Wan & Anakin

C. Pork & Beans

D. Starsky & Hutch 

C. Pork & Beans

5

What was my high school mascot?

A. Appleknocker 

B. Pretzel

C. Midget

D. Orphan

C. Midget