3.1 -- Land-Based Empires in the Time Period 1450-1750

Which empire controlled the strategic choke point known as the Dardanelles?

• Ching Dynasty

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Empire

Which empire declared itself a Shia Muslim State, causing conflict with neighboring Sunni Muslim empires?

• Mughal Empire

• Ching Dynasty

• Safavid Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Who was the leader of the Mughal Empire known for his tolerance of religious beliefs and prosperous rule?

• Mehmed II

• Akbar

• Babur

• Sha Ismael

Which land-based empire replaced the Mongol rule in China and established the Ming Dynasty?

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Ching Dynasty

What was the main cause of conflict between the Safavid and Mughal empires?

• Dynastic succession

• Trade route control

• Religious rivalry

• Territorial disputes

Which empire weakened due to internal problems and was invaded by the growing Moroccan Kingdom?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Mughal Empire

What significant development occurred under the leadership of Sha Ismael in the Safavid Empire?

• Establishment of peace and order

• Declaration of Shia Muslim State

• Adoption of gunpowder weapons

• Expansion of trade routes

Which empire was ethnically Han and established peace and order throughout East Asia?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Ching Dynasty

• Safavid Empire