Asian Empires Flashcard (Ottomans, Safavid & Mughal)

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Which of the following empires was located in modern-day Turkey, Southeast Europe, Syria, and Egypt? Ming Dynasty, Safavid Empire, Mughal Empire, Ottoman Empire

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Ottoman Empire

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What was the name of the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

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Osman

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Who was the leader of the Safavid Empire who proclaimed himself Shah and switched from Sunni to Shia?

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Ismail

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Which Mughal leader improved the tax system based on a village's 10-year average production and rescinded the head tax on non-Muslims?

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Akbar

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What was the primary reason for the fall of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

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Poor / Weak Leadership

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Which empire ended religious toleration and created civil war between Muslims and Hindus?

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Mughal Empire

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Which of the following empires was the only true Shi'ite nation? Safavid Empire, Mughal Empire, Ming Dynasty, Ottoman Empire

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Safavid Empire

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What was the name of the elite fighting force of soldiers in the Ottoman Empire?

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Janissaries

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Which European nation invaded and conquered the Mughal Empire in 1858? Options: Spain, France, Portugal, Britain

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Britain

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Which Mughal leader built the Taj Mahal for his wife?

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Shah Jahan