World History B Topic 4 Assignment

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At the height of its power, the Ottoman Empire did NOT control which of the following? West Asia, South Africa, the Horn of Africa, southeast Europe

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South Africa

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Sponsors of art and learning, the Mughals left a rich heritage of: government, weaponry, music, buildings

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buildings

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What type of decorative arts did Ottoman artisans create?

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intricately woven carpets, filigreed gold and silver jewelry, ceramic pottery made of ground glass and clay

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The Mughal influence on the Indian subcontinent is evident from which cultural contribution? Options: new trade routes linking India to Northern Africa, a centralized, imperialistic government that brought together many smaller kingdoms, technologically superior weapons, none of the above

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a centralized, imperialistic government that brought together many smaller kingdoms

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Which of the following did NOT contribute to the Mughal Empire’s significant political power?
Options:
the astute leadership of Akbar the Great,
a policy of reconciliation and assimilation of Hindus leading to social and cultural reforms,
a tax system that helped the state while also providing support for the peasantry,
a state bureaucracy based on checks and balances

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a state bureaucracy based on checks and balances

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In the sixteenth century, Ottoman architects mastered the technique of building ______ roofs with vast inner spaces.

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domed

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What famous architectural structure was built during the Mughal Empire? Options: the Rumelihisarı, the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, the Sun Temple, the Taj Mahal

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the Taj Mahal

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What is the most likely reason the Ottoman Empire stayed at the center of interactions between the East and the West for six centuries? Options: its dedication to the Catholic faith, control of lands and trade routes around the Mediterranean basin, a forward-thinking populace, an impressive naval presence

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control of lands and trade routes around the Mediterranean basin

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What led to a period of expansion for the Ottoman empire?

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control of trade routes between Europe and Asia