Gunpowder and the Ottoman Empire Quiz

Gunpowder was likely first developed by accident by alchemists in

• China.

• Persia.

• Anatolia.

• England.

The earliest use of gunpowder in weapons likely occurred in the _____ century, with the modification of arrows.

• 9th

• 10th

• 13th

• 15th

By using gunpowder and gunpowder weapons in their conquests, the _____ were instrumental in spreading these items across Eurasia.

• Chinese

• Safavids

• Ottomans

• Mongols

In the Ottoman Empire, many of the top officials were

• A. Buddhists.

• B. Jews.

• C. enslaved.

• D. women.

Which region did the Safavids unite under their rule?

• Anatolia

• Arabia

• Central Asia

• Persia

What resulted from the Safavids' loss to the Ottomans at the Battle of Chaldiran?

• Sunnis were forced to convert to Shi'ism or leave the empire.

• The Safavids moved their capital to Qazvin to prevent future attacks.

• The Safavids recognized the need to use gunpowder weapons.

• Qizilbash clans united against the shah and rebelled.

Why was employing golam, or enslaved soldiers, in the Safavid standing army beneficial to the shah?

• The golam readily used gunpowder weapons.

• The golam lacked tribal affiliations and were loyal to the shah.

• The golam prevented the Qizilbash from dominating the military.

• All of the above

Where did the Mughal Empire arise in the 1500s?

• India

• North Africa

• Persia

• Turkey

The reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar was characterized by

• the end of military conquests.

• the flourishing of art and culture.

• chaos and instability in government.

• persecution of religious minority groups.

The Mughal Empire reached its greatest size during the rule of

• Akbar.

• Babur.

• Aurangzeb.

• Shah Jahan.