Gunpowder Empires

Open Ended

In what ways do you think the use of gunpowder might have influenced the rise and expansion of empires between 1450 and 1750?

Multiple Choice

Why are the Gunpowder Empires significant in world history?

• They introduced new forms of government

• They were all Islamic, militaristic, and left artistic and architectural legacies

• They were the first empires to use agriculture

• They were known for their peaceful diplomacy

Multiple Choice

Which empires are referred to as the Gunpowder Empires, and what allowed them to expand between 1450 and 1750?

• Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal; the spread of gunpowder from China

• Roman, Byzantine, and Persian; the Silk Road trade

• Qing, Ming, and Yuan; the invention of paper

• Aztec, Inca, and Maya; the use of horses

Multiple Select

Based on the map, which regions were controlled by the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires? Select all that apply.

• Anatolia

• Persia

• Northern India

• Arabian Peninsula

Open Ended

Explain how the Turkic background and use of gunpowder contributed to the rise of the Islamic Gunpowder Empires.

Fill in the Blank

The Ghazi Ideal promoted a model for warrior life that blended nomad culture with a ___ fighter for Islam.

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons for the fall of Tamerlane's empire after his death?

• He failed to leave an effective political structure

• He was defeated in battle by the Safavid Empire

• He converted to Christianity

• He abolished the use of artillery

Open Ended

Describe how Tamerlane's conquests and legacy influenced later empires such as the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Empires.

Multiple Choice

What was allegedly inscribed on Timur's tomb?

• When I rise from the dead, the world shall tremble

• Whoever opens my tomb shall unleash an invader more terrible than I

• Rest in peace, great conqueror

• May peace prevail upon my soul

Multiple Choice

Who conquered Constantinople in 1453 and renamed it Istanbul?

• Tamerlane

• Mehmed II

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Genghis Khan

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Mehmed II are correct?

• He was called the Conqueror

• He ruled from 1451-1481

• He built the Topkapi Palace

• He was defeated at Stalingrad

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the conquest of Constantinople for the Ottoman Empire and the wider world.

Multiple Choice

What was the main role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

• Tax collectors

• Elite military forces

• Architects

• Merchants

Fill in the Blank

The Ottoman selection system that recruited Christian boys for government and military service was called ___.

Open Ended

How did the practice of taking Christian children as Janissaries impact both the families involved and the Ottoman Empire as a whole?

Multiple Choice

During whose reign did the Ottoman Empire reach its peak, and what major construction is he known for in Istanbul?

• Suleiman I; Suleimani Mosque

• Mehmed II; Hagia Sophia

• Selim I; Topkapi Palace

• Osman I; Blue Mosque

Fill in the Blank

The Ottoman traders served as the ___ of the Silk Trade Road.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Ottoman social classes are correct?

• Sultans were at the top with viziers as advisors.

• The ulama competed for government positions.

• Merchants and artisans formed a large upper class.

• Military and Janissaries sometimes tried to mount coups.

Open Ended

Explain why the Ottoman Empire became known as the 'Sick Man of Europe' after the reign of Suleiman.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a continuity under Ottoman rule in Istanbul?

• Trade, arts, and culture remained important

• The city was abandoned

• Istanbul lost its role in the Silk Roads

• The Ottomans destroyed all cultural sites

Open Ended

How do you think this is going to impact them in the future?

Open Ended

What are the Muslims NOT doing that the rest of the world is?

Multiple Choice

Which leader established the Safavid Empire and what title did he proclaim for himself?

• Ismail, Shah

• Abbas I, Sultan

• Akbar, Emperor

• Suleiman, Caliph

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the long history of British interest in Iran during the Safavid Empire?

• Control of the Strait of Hormuz

• Discovery of oil

• Alliance with the Ottomans

• Trade with India

Multiple Choice

After the fall of the Safavid Empire, which dynasty replaced it in 1760?

• Zand Dynasty

• Ottoman Dynasty

• Mughal Dynasty

• Qajar Dynasty

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the military in the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires are correct?

• Ottoman and Mughal warriors were granted villages for upkeep

• Safavid leaders made the military independent of central government

• Mughal officials known as zamindars made the military independent of central government

• Safavid Empire had a strong navy

Open Ended

How did the artistic and architectural legacies of the Gunpowder Empires influence later societies?

Multiple Choice

What were the three major Gunpowder Empires between 1450 and 1750?

• Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire, Mughal Empire

• Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire

• British Empire, French Empire, Spanish Empire

• Mongol Empire, Qing Empire, Russian Empire