Ottoman Empire
This Muslim, Turkish-speaking group controlled parts of Arabia, North Africa, and Eastern Europe by the 1500s.
Who are the Ottomans?
The Safavid Empire took control of this present-day country.
What is Persia (Iran)?
In 1526, this man conquered Delhi and founded the Mughal Empire.
Who is Babur?
Ottoman society allowed social mobility based on this instead of birth.
What is merit?
This short form of poetry, consisting of 17 syllables, was popularized during the Tokugawa era.
What is haiku?
This Ottoman leader ruled during the empire's golden age.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?
The Ottomans were located to the West of this empire.
What is the Safavid Empire?
The Mughal Empire was located to the East of these two empires.
What are the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?
These religious communities allowed non-Muslims to govern themselves under Ottoman rule.
What are millets?
Foreign ships were allowed to trade only at this Japanese port city.
What is Nagasaki?
The Ottomans controlled access to this important sea connecting Europe and Asia.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This ruler reformed the Safavid military, modeling it after the Ottomans.
Who is Shah Abbas?
Babur's grandson, known for his military and administrative talents.
Who is Akbar?
Ottoman rulers improved this system by building fortresses, roads, bridges, and mosques.
What is the justice system?
he Tokugawa Shogunate followed this policy that severely limited foreign trade.
What is sakoku (closed country policy)?
The Ottoman Empire survived until the end of this major world event in 1918.
What is World War I?
Shah Abbas moved the capital to this city, making it a major center.
What is Isfahan?
Under Akbar, the Mughal Empire experienced this positive period.
What is a golden age?
Suleiman is credited with major reforms in this aspect of Ottoman society.
What is the legal/justice system?
The Tokugawa Shogunate followed this strict social system, separating people by class.
What is a feudal system?
The Ottoman military relied on these loyal, well-trained slaves.
Who are the Janissaries?
After Shah Abbas' death, this happened to the Safavid Empire.
What is it declined?
Akbar became known for his outstanding skills in these two areas.
What are military and administrative talents?
This famous white marble mausoleum in India was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
What is the Taj Mahal?
The arrival of this American naval officer in 1853 pressured Japan to end its isolation.
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry?