L8 - Economic Success

What was one of the main resources Selim I aimed to control in Egypt?

• Spices

• Silk

• Grain

• Gold

Which trade route did Selim I take control of after conquering Syria?

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Road

• The Gold Route

• The Incense Route

Selim I supported ​ (a)   and architectural projects to improve ​ (b)   stability.

• military barracks
• cultural
• economic
• educational
• leadership

What changes in the law did Selim I create regarding tax collection?

• Increased local governor control

• Centralised tax collection

• Got rid of taxes altogether

• Created a flat tax rate

Selim I used ​ (a)   during the Battle of Marj Dabiq

• horse cavalry
• naval ships
• archers
• advanced cannons

What was a concern regarding Selim I's military campaigns?

• They lacked local support

• They were poorly planned

• They created economic inequality

• They were too costly

What were the four essential parts of the Circle of Justice?

• The king's authority

• The army

• The religious leaders

• The state's wealth

• The peasantry

Which city was mentioned as flourishing under Ottoman leadership?

• Aleppo

• Damascus

• Istanbul

• Cairo

What was the essential basis of the 'Circle of Justice' that Selim I believed in?

• Wealth

• Military Strategy

• Islam

• Trade Agreements

What was a major concern of financial experts regarding Selim I's policies?

• They were overly complex

• They were too weak

• They ignored military needs

• They focused on immediate gains not future planning