Muslim Empires

Front

Which of the following was NOT a "Gunpowder" Empire during the 1450-1700 time period? Safavid Empire, Ottoman Empire, Roman Empire, Mughal Empire

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Roman Empire

Front

Ottoman rulers were called ________ & they governed with absolute power.

Back

Sultans

Front

The greatest Ottoman sultan who came to power in 1520 was ___________.

Back

Suleyman the Magnificent

Front

Unlike the Ottomans, the Safavids were ___________ Muslims, meaning they believed there is a clear successor of Muhammed (his brother-in-law).

Back

Shi'a

Front

Safavid rulers were called ___________, using the Persian title for king

Back

Shahs

Front

In 1494, ___________ became king of the Mughals, expanded the army, & began invasions into India to create his empire.

Back

Babur

Front

Why did the Ottomans control trade?

Back

They owned major port and land trade routes

Front

What modern country descended from the Safavid Empire?

Back

Iran

Front

The capital of the Safavid empire under Abbas the Great was:

Back

Isfahan.

Front

Which of the following was a gunpowder empire? Ottoman, Mughals, Safavids, All of the above

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All of the above