Chapter 15/16 Flashcard Review

Front

The __________ was the sultan's chief minister.

Back

Grand vizier

Front

The private domain of a sultan was called the __________.

Back

Harem

Front

Who were the janissaries?

Back

An elite guard

Front

The success of which type of empire was largely based on its mastery of firearms?

Back

Gunpowder

Front

Under which ruler did the Ottoman Empire reach its high point?

Back

Suleyman I

Front

What did the Safavids use as a unifying force?

Back

Shia faith

Front

Which building is widely considered the most beautiful in India, if not in the entire world?

Back

Taj Mahal

Front

Commercial capitalism refers to ________________.

Back

A private business that is based on profit

Front

The Tokugawa shogun controlled a daimyo by a ____________ system.

Back

Hostage

Front

A bureaucracy is ___________.

Back

A body of nonelected government officials