Ottoman Empire
Who founded the Ottoman Empire in 1299?
Osman I
What was the capital city of the Safavid Empire?
Isfahan
Name the architect who designed the Süleymaniye and Selimiye Mosques.
Mimar Sinan
What was the title of the Ottoman ruler who held absolute authority?
Sultan
What system allowed Christian boys to be recruited into Ottoman service?
Devshirme System
Who founded the Safavid Empire?
Shah Ismail I
This Ottoman sultan sponsored the construction of the mosques and supported local architect, making Istanbul a center of artistic and architectural achievement.
Suleyman the Magnificent
What was the title of the Safavid ruler?
Shah
This Grand Vizier led the Ottoman forces during the failed Siege of Vienna in 1683.
Kara Mustafa Pasha
What major trade route did the Safavid Empire control?
Silk road
Which Safavid ruler is known for moving the capital to Isfahan and promoting architecture?
Shah Abbas I
What was the name of the elite infantry corps loyal to the Sultan?
Janissaries
This legal framework combined Islamic law with sultanic decrees to govern the empire.
Kanun
This system relied on enslaved soldiers who served as loyal military and administrative elites for the Shah.
Ghulam System
Safavid mosques are famous for their use of this decorative element on domes and iwans.
This group of tribal warriors formed the backbone of Safavid military power early on.
Qizilbash
This system organized non-Muslim communities under their own religious leaders, granting them autonomy in personal law and worship.
Millet System
What was the Safavid policy toward Sunni Muslims in their empire?
Forced conversion or persecution
Ottoman mosques often feature this architectural element, a tall slender tower used for the call to prayer.
Minaret
Which branch of Islam was the official state religion under the Safavids?
Twelver Shi'ism