AMSCO 3.4 Land Based Empires

What was a major theme in the period c. 1450-c. 1750?

• Building and maintaining large land-based empires

• Exploration of new trade routes

• Establishing maritime empires

• Development of industrial technology

What led to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires?

• Competition with European trading companies

• Weak or corrupt leadership

• Failure to keep up with military and naval technology

• All of the above

Which land-based empire had a deep religious schism between Muslims and Hindus?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Songhai Empire

What type of soldiers did the Ottoman sultan and Safavid shah use to solidify their control?

• Local tribesmen

• Foreign mercenaries

• Slave soldiers

• Noble warriors

What was a major cause of conflict between the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire?

• Territorial disputes

• Religious differences

• Control over resources and trade routes

• Alliance with European powers

What was the main source of revenue for the Aztec Empire?

• Taxes on peasants

• Trade with European powers

• Tributes from conquered territories

• Gold and silver mines

What did rulers in land-based empires use to legitimize their rule?

• Military might

• Religion

• Art and architecture

• All of the above

Which European monarchs claimed to have a divine right to rule?

• King Louis XIV of France

• Queen Elizabeth I of England

• King Philip II of Spain

• All of the above

What was the main purpose of the Aztec human sacrifices?

• To please the gods

• To intimidate neighboring territories

• To maintain control over the empire

• To assert dominance over conquered peoples

What was the main form of revenue collection in the Mughal Empire?

• Taxes on peasants

• Tributes from conquered territories

• Trade with European powers

• Tax farming by zamindars