Review of Land Based Empires

The Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire justified their ongoing conflict by appealing to...

• The Turkish-Persian Rivalry

• The Sufi Resistance Movement

• The Sunni-Shia Split

• The Differences in the 4 Sunni Law Schools

Of the three Islamic Gunpowder Empires, which was the least culturally/religious tolerant?

• The Ottomans

• The Safavids

• The Mughals

• The Omani Empire

The Muslim Ottomans captured the Christian city of Constantinople and renamed it

• Istanbul

• Mehmed

• Tamerlane

• New Mecca

Ottoman rulers were called ________ & they governed with absolute power

• Caliphates

• Sultans

• Monarchs

• None of the Above

Known as the conqueror for conquering Constantinople, changed name to Istanbul

• Mehmed II

• Suleiman I

• Suleiman II

• Mehmed I

Which of these was NOT a reason for the fall of Gunpowder Empires?

• Harem Politics

• Weak Leadership

• Corrupt Leadership

• Weak Militaries

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

• Shi'a

• Sunni

• Abraham's

• Moses'

Akbar, longtime ruler of the Mughal Empire in India, was generally known as

• an effective leader who ran an organized government

• a dangerous and unhinged leader

• a well-meaning but ultimately ineffective leader

• the leader who forced all Hindus to convert to Islam

Both the Ming and Qing did what to establish stability in China?

• Encourage trade along the Silk Road

• Encourage overseas expeditions

• Uphold Confucian values and reestablish the civil service exam

• Continue to fortify the Great Wall of China

What practice did Chinese women do to meet the standard of beauty?

• wear large plates in their lips and ears

• Wear brass rings around their necks

• elaborate tattoos on arms and back

• Practice foot binding