Gunpowder Empires

Who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

• Mehmed II

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Osman I

• Selim I

Which city became the capital of the Ottoman Empire?

• Constantinople

• Ankara

• Istanbul

• Bursa

What was the official religion of the Ottoman Empire?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

Which of the following is associated with the Ottoman Empire?

• The siege of Constantinople

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

• The spread of Islam

• All of the above

The Safavid Empire was known for its vibrant culture and contributions in which field?

• Science and technology

• Trade and commerce

• Art and architecture

• Military and warfare

What religion was the Safavid associated with that put them at odds with the Ottoman Empire?

• Sunni Islam

• Shia Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Christianity

Under Safavid rule, which of the following helped create a unified Persia and helped create a national Iranian identity that is still around today?

• Religious tolerance

• Sunni majority

• Emphasis on art and architecture

• All of the above

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire that was a descendant of Mongol ruler Genghis Khan?

• Akbar

• Jahangir

• Babur

• Shah Jahan

Which Mughal emperor built Taj Mahal?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

The Mughal Empire reached its height under the reign of which emperor?

• Babur

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb