Unit 3 Land Based Empires

Which technological advancement contributed significantly to the expansion of empires from 1450 to 1750?

• The development of the compass

• The increased use of gunpowder and cannons

• The invention of ironclad ships

• The establishment of postal systems

Which of the following empires is associated with the use of gunpowder and armed trade in expanding its territory?

• The Aztecs

• The Song Dynasty

• The Mongols

• The Ottomans

The Safavid–Mughal conflict primarily stemmed from which of the following causes?

• A rivalry over religious practices

• • Competition for control over the Indian Ocean trade routes

• • Competition for territorial control in Central Asia

• Differences in economic policies

Which land-based empire expanded significantly into Central and East Asia during this period?

• • A) The Ottoman Empire

• • B) The Mughal Empire

• • C) The Manchu (Qing) Empire

• The Safavid Empire

One reason for the rapid expansion of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th and 16th centuries was its use of:

• Advanced naval fleets to secure the Mediterranean

• Cannons and gunpowder-based artillery in military conquests

• Alliances with European nations against the Safavid Empire

• Wealth from gold mines in West Africa

Which of the following is an example of how the Mughal Empire maintained control over its vast territories?

• The implementation of strict religious policies that marginalized non-Muslims

• The establishment of a decentralized government system

• The promotion of religious tolerance to unify diverse populations

• The adoption of European-style parliamentary systems

The Safavid Empire is primarily remembered for its role in spreading which branch of Islam?

• Shia

• Sunni

• Ibadi

• Sufi

How did the rivalry between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires affect their expansion efforts?

• It created frequent military conflicts along their shared borders

• It led to the formation of an alliance to control the Silk Roads

• It caused both empires to focus on naval expansion

• It resulted in the economic collapse of both empires

What was the main purpose of bureaucratic elites and military professionals in empires from 1450 to 1750?

• To support the expansion of trade networks

• To centralize control over populations and resources

• To promote religious diversity

• To suppress artistic and cultural developments

In the Mughal Empire, which group was responsible for collecting taxes on behalf of the government?

• Zamindars

• Jannisaries

• Samurai

• Devshirme