Muslim Empires: Ottoman, Safavid, & Mughal

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Muslim empires were characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: New military technology, Strong armies, Cultural diffusion, Democratic governments

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Democratic governments

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Which of the following empires did the Ottoman Empire conquer? Roman Empire, Anglo-Saxon Empire, Greek Empire, Byzantine Empire

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Byzantine Empire

Front

Which Ottoman Emperor captured Constantinople in 1453?

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Mehmed the Conqueror

Front

Why was Suleyman the Magnificent so magnificent?

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He created a new law code, reduced taxes, and gave religious freedom.

Front

Under the Devshirme System, male children of what type of conquered territories were trained and educated so they could fight in Suleyman's army later?

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Christian

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All of the following are reasons the Safavid Empire ruler Abbas the Great was so great EXCEPT: He limited the power of the military., He reformed the government by punishing corruption., He expanded trade with Europe., He built the capital city of Constantinople.

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He built the capital city of Constantinople.

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All of the following flourished under Akbar EXCEPT: art, literature, architecture, gourmet cuisine

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gourmet cuisine

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What primarily led to the decline of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires? Options: massive droughts, incompetent leadership, invading armies, religious wars

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incompetent leadership

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The Ottoman army included 30,000 elite soldiers called ________ who were slaves that were trained to be loyal to the government.

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Janissaries

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

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Shi'a