Empires
What were the 3 Islamic Empires mentioned in this project?
Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal
Which century did the Ottoman Empire form?
13th century
Which empire did Akbar the Great rule?
Mughal Empire
What was the ruling religion of the 3 empire?
Islam
Where was the Mughal Empire located?
Who was the Prophet that initially established the Rights and Responsibilities of the People of the Book?
Prophet Muhammad
Who was the most famous ruler of the Ottoman Empire?
Suleiman the Magnificent
Which empire(s) adopted Shia Islam?
Safavid Empire
In what empire were the People of the Book tolerated most?
What city did the Prophet arrive in to contract a treaty with non-Muslims?
Medina
What was the tax imposed on religious minorities in the Safavid Empire?
Jizya Tax
Which minority religion was most tolerated/had the most privileges?
Christianity
Which 3 continents did the Ottoman Empire span at its height?
Africa, Europe, Asia
What year did the Ottoman Empire fall?
1922
What were the elite military corps drafted through the Devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire called?
Janissaries
What were the 2 Islamic holy cities?
Mecca and Medina.
Which 2 empires maintained a relatively cordial (had an alliance) relationship?
Ottoman and Mughal
What document initially promoted Christian and Jewish self-governance and legal autonomy?
Pact of Umar
Which system in the Ottoman Empire allowed Jews and Christians to govern themselves under their own laws?
Millet System
Which branch of Islam did the Safavids have as their official state religion?
Twelver-Shia Islam