27. The Islamic Empires

Osman Bey was the founder of which empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Islamic Empire

• Safavid Empire

Janissaries were forced to convert to which religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

Why was the Taj Mahal built?

(Multiple Answers)

• In honor of the ruler's wife.

• A tomb.

• A mosque.

• Fortification against incoming raiders.

True or False:

The Islamic Empire borrowed several technological advances from the Europeans.

• True

• False

Twelver Shiism is...

(Multiple Answers)

• 12 Religious Leaders

• A belief that one man will return and take power to spread the ‘true’ religion.

• A belief that Muhammad will return and cease all conflict.

• 6 Religious Leaders

True or False:

Those that wore red hats believe that Ismail would make them invincible in battle.

• True

• False

True or False:

Under Suleyman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Empire became a major naval power.

• True

• False

Shah Ismail was the founder of which empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Islamic Empire

• Safavid Empire

Zahir al-Din Muhammad, Babur (the tiger), was the founder of which empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Islamic Empire

• Safavid Empire

What were the reasons why the Empires fell?

• Corruption

• Economics Difficulties

• Religious Tensions