Land Based Empires: Unit 1 Quiz

What type of political structure did all three land based empires share ?

• Centralized monarchy

• Democracy

• Feudal system

• Republic

What was the dominant religion in the Ottoman Empire?

• Sunni Islam

• Twelver Shiism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Which Mughal ruler was known for promoting religious tolerance?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

• Shah Jahan

What was a key element of Safavid identity?

• Religious unity

• Military conquest

• Trade expansion

• Cultural diversity

What was the basis of the Ottoman economy?

• Agriculture, trade, and military conquest

• Industrialization

• Fishing and hunting

• Mining and metallurgy

Which empire benefited from its strategic location between Europe and Asia?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Mughal

• Byzantine

Which empire's rulers promoted religious tolerance, incorporating Hinduism?

• Mughal

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Roman

Which empire is famous for its elaborate paintings and the Taj Mahal?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Mughal

• Byzantine

Which empire left a profound legacy in South Asia, particularly in art and architecture?

• Mughal

• Safavid

• Ottoman

• Roman

Which empire had interactions with European powers, especially the British and Portuguese?

• Mughal

• Safavid

• Ottoman

• Roman