Gunpowder Empires

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Gunpowder was likely first developed by accident by alchemists in

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China

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The earliest use of gunpowder in weapons likely occurred in the _____ century, with the modification of arrows.

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10th

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By using gunpowder and gunpowder weapons in their conquests, the _____ were instrumental in spreading these items across Eurasia.

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Mongols

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The Ottomans' capture of Constantinople highlighted

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the importance of gunpowder weapons in building powerful empires.

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How did the Ottomans deal with different cultures and religions within their empire?

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They were generally tolerant and allowed separate communities to manage their own religious affairs.

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In the Ottoman Empire, many of the top officials were

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enslaved.

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The strong legal code developed under the sultan Suleyman the Magnificent was based on _____, but included provisions for situations not covered by the existing system.

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shari'ah law

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Which region did the Safavids unite under their rule?

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Persia

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What resulted from the Safavids' loss to the Ottomans at the Battle of Chaldiran?

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The Safavids recognized the need to use gunpowder weapons.

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Why was employing golam, or enslaved soldiers, in the Safavid standing army beneficial to the shah?

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All the other options are correct.