Unit 9 Study Guide Quiz

Mehmed II conquered which city and renamed it to Istanbul?

• Constantinople

• Bombay

• Akbar

• Agra

What group of people were persecuted by the Mughals for their different faith (combining Islam and Hindiusm), but later used as a fighting force?

• Janissaries

• Muslims

• Sikhs

• Rajas

Which of the following empires was predominantly Shi'a Muslim?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Mughal

• Qing

The Taj Mahal was an important structure in which of the following Gunpowder Empires?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Mughal

• Hindu

Who was the Taj Mahal built to honor?

• Shah Jahan's favorite wife

• Shah Jahan's nephew

• Shah Jahan's son

• Shah Jahan's mother

Which Mughal leader is known for strict Muslim policies, extending the empire further than any other shah, and for policies weakening the empire?

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

What primarily led to the decline of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

• massive droughts

• incompetent leadership

• invading armies

• religious wars

The best example of Akbar’s tolerance was his creation of a new religion called the ___________, which blended ideas from a number of big religions (Islam, Hindu, Christianity).

• Absolute Religion

• Divine Faith

• New Religion

• Old Religion

Akbar worked to expand his rule through toleration and understanding of all religions as well as reduced taxation. Under his rule which empire grew?

• Ottoman

• Safavid

• Tokugawa Shogunate

• Mughal

Much like Hammurabi and Justinian, which leader of a Gunpowder Empire created a law code to govern his empire? Also streamlined the Ottoman government and simplified taxation.

• Abbas

• Jahan

• Suleiman

• Aurangzeb