MWH Ch 2 Review

What was the devshirme system designed to do?

• turn Christian boys into Muslim soldiers
• do away with all possible rivals to the throne 
• make the tax system fairer and more efficient 
• divide political power equally between Christians and Muslims

How did Timur the Lame's military activities affect the growth of the Ottoman Empire?

• They had no effect on it.
• They interrupted its growth.
• They helped it grow more rapidly.
• They permanently ended its growth.

Why did Shah Jahan order the building of the Taj Mahal?

• to honor his grandfather, Akbar
• to encourage Hindus and Muslims to worship together
• in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
• as a memorial for Guru Arjun, the Sikh leader

Which of the following was a result of Western influences on the Safavid Empire?

• the military redheads weakened in power
• carpet weaving became a national industry 
• the division between Sunni and Shi'a decreased 
• Suleyman invited Shah Abbas to rule with him 

What did Mehmed II do after he conquered Constantinople?

• he forced conversion upon Constantinople 
• he opened the city to new citizens of many religions and backgrounds 
• he chipped marble from the Hagia Sophia and sank it in the Black Sea
• He captured Cairo, Mecca, and Medina 

What contributed to the decline of both the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

• bad leadership 
• natural disasters 
• disruption of trade
• religious rebellions 

What did Suleyman the Lawgiver support? 

• government reform and cultural achievements 
• the military conquest of India 
• equality for people of all faiths in his empire 
• the conquest of Constantinople 

Who ruled India for Jahangir?

• Akbar
• Aurangzeb 
• Shah Jahan 
• his wife, Nur Jahan

How were ghazis and janissaries similar?

• they were slaves 
• they were warriors 
• they were born into Islam 
• they converted to Islam 

Which of the following did NOT adopt a policy of religious tolerance?

• Shah Abbas
• Suleiman I
• Mehmed II
• Isma'il