Week #1 Ottoman & Mughal Empires Vocab Review

Which empire controlled much of SE Europe, W. Asia, and N. Africa from the 1300s to the 1900s?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What term describes self-governing non-Muslim communities in the Ottoman Empire?

• Janissary

• Devshirme System

• Millet

• Sultanate

Who were the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

• Self-governing non-Muslim communities

• Soldiers taken from their families at a young age

• Rich landowners

• Religious leaders

What was the Devshirme System in the Ottoman Empire?

• A system of self-governing communities

• A tax system requiring Christian sons

• A military training program

• A trade agreement

Which empire controlled much of the region of India from the 1500s to the 1800s?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Maurya Empire

What is the definition of the term "Millet" in the context of the Ottoman Empire?

• A soldier taken from his family

• A self-governing non-Muslim community

• A rich empire in India

• A required tax system

What was the primary role of a Janissary in the Ottoman Empire?

• To govern non-Muslim communities

• To collect taxes

• To fight for the Ottoman sultan

• To trade with other empires

Which system required Christians to give their sons to the Ottoman government as a form of tax?

• Millet

• Janissary

• Devshirme System

• Feudal System

During which centuries did the Mughal Empire control much of India?

• 1300s-1500s

• 1500s-1800s

• 1600s-1900s

• 1400s-1700s

Which empire is described as a large empire that controlled much of SE Europe, W. Asia, and N. Africa?

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire