Empires of Expansion and Belief

What was a key feature of the Mughal Empire's belief system under Akbar's rule?

• Strict adherence to Hinduism

• Promotion of religious tolerance

• Conversion to Christianity

• Abolition of all religious practices

Which policy was implemented by Peter the Great to modernize the Russian Empire?

• Isolationism

• Westernization

• Feudalism

• Decentralization

The Safavid Empire is best known for its contributions to which cultural aspect?

• Literature

• Architecture

• Music

• Dance

Which land-based trade route was crucial for the exchange of goods between Asia and Europe during the 1450-1750 period?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Route

• Spice Route

• Atlantic Slave Trade

What was the role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

• Religious leaders

• Elite military unit

• Tax collectors

• Trade negotiators

Which Mughal emperor is known for establishing the Din-i Ilahi, a syncretic religion?

• Babur

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

What was the primary goal of the Russian Empire's policy of expansion under Ivan the Terrible?

• Spread of Christianity

• Access to warm-water ports

• Establishment of a trade monopoly

• Cultural exchange

Which architectural masterpiece is a symbol of the Safavid Empire's cultural achievements?

• Taj Mahal

• Blue Mosque

• Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

• Alhambra

Which empire controlled the majority of the Silk Road during the 1450-1750 period?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Russian Empire

• Safavid Empire

What was the primary religion of the Safavid Empire?

• Sunni Islam

• Shia Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity