Unit 6 Gunpowder Empires

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What was the main export item in foreign trade in the Safavid Empire?

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Rugs overtook silk as the main export item.

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Who were the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

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The Janissaries were elite soldiers taken from Christian families as children.

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What significant cultural achievement is associated with the Mughal Empire?

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The development of the Urdu language.

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What was Constantinople renamed after its conquest?

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Istanbul.

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What religion promoting gender equality was created in the Mughal Empire?

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Sikhism, a combination of Islam and Hinduism.

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What was the role of gunpowder in the Gunpowder Empires?

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Gunpowder was crucial for military advancements and the expansion of empires.

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What is the significance of the Silk Road in relation to the Gunpowder Empires?

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The Silk Road facilitated trade and cultural exchange between empires.

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What was the primary religion in the Ottoman Empire?

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Islam was the primary religion in the Ottoman Empire.

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What architectural achievement is the Mughal Empire known for?

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The Taj Mahal is a famous architectural achievement of the Mughal Empire.

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What was the impact of the Safavid Empire on Persia?

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The Safavid Empire established Shia Islam as the state religion in Persia.