Review of Land Based Empires

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The Muslim Ottomans captured the Christian city of Constantinople and renamed it

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Istanbul

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Akbar, longtime ruler of the Mughal Empire in India, was generally known as

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an effective leader who ran an organized government

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If you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire which modern day country would you likely inhabit? Options: Greece, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia

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Iran

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Which of the following most directly led to the collapse of the Byzantine Empire in the fifteenth century?
The expansion of the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates,
The expansion of the Ottoman Empire,
The expansion of Crusading activities in the Mediterranean region,
The expansion of the Mongol Empire

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The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

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Islam became a prominent religion in India because of- trade with Africa, the rule of the Mughals, an invasion by the Persians, alliances with Southwest Asia

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the rule of the Mughals

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The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire justified their ongoing conflict by appealing to...

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The Sunni-Shia Split

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Of the three Islamic Gunpowder Empires, which was the least culturally/religious tolerant? Options: The Ottomans, The Safavids, The Mughals, The Omani Empire

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The Safavids

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Known as the conqueror for conquering Constantinople, changed name to Istanbul

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Mehmed II

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Which of these was NOT a reason for the fall of Gunpowder Empires? Harem Politics, Weak Leadership, Corrupt Leadership, Weak Militaries

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Weak Militaries

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The Ottoman army included 30,000 elite soldiers called ________ who were slaves that were trained to be loyal to the government.

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Janissaries