Empires in Asia (Khan Academy)

Who founded the Ottoman Empire?

• Genghis Khan

• Osman

• Babur

• Shah Jahan

Which empire was able to fend off the Mongols?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

Which empire was based on Twelver Shia Islam?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

What was the ruling class of the Ottoman Empire?

• Persian

• Turkish

• Mongolian

• Arabic

Which empire used the Devshirme system?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

Which empire was founded by Timur's great-grandson's grandson?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

Which empire practiced Sunni Islam?

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

Which empire was known for early use of artillery?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Dynasty

• Delhi Sultanate

What is the major group of Shias today?

• Twelver Shia

• Sunni

• Jainism

• Christianity

What is the term used for slave soldiers in the Safavid Dynasty?

• Ghulams

• Janissaries

• Mamluks

• Sultans