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What is a land-based empire primarily characterized by?

• Its economic systems

• Its extensive naval power

• The extent of its territorial holdings

• Its cultural diversity

What significant event did the Islamic Ottomans achieve in 1453?

• The conquest of Constantinople

• The discovery of America

• The invention of the compass

• The fall of the Roman Empire

Which empire was established in the first half of the 16th century in South and Central Asia?

• The Qing Dynasty

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Mughal Empire

Which empire used the devshirme system to staff its bureaucracy?

• The Russian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Mughal Dynasty

Which empire's rulers were known for their tolerance of different belief systems under Akbar's rule?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The Roman Empire

Which empire's architecture is exemplified by the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The Roman Empire

What was the primary difference between the Ottomans and the Safavids?

• Geographical location

• Economic policies

• Language differences

• Religious sects within Islam

If you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire which modern day country would you likely inhabit?

• Greece
• Turkey
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia

Which of the following best explains the process illustrated in the image?

• A. States increasingly relied on slave soldiers to establish large empires.

• B. The invention of the stirrup allowed expanding states to use cavalry more effectively.

• C. The development of new types of armor reduced casualties and allowed states to expand faster than before.

• D. States used gunpowder weapons to establish large empires.

What was the purpose of monumental architecture in land-based empires?

• To showcase the wealth and power of the ruler

• To provide housing for the emperor

• To house government bureaucracies

• To serve as religious temples