Unit 3 Review

What was the significance of the millet system in the Ottoman Empire?

(The millet system gave minority religious communities some authority to regulate their own affairs, including justice, tax collection, and other aspects of life.)

• It allowed for the centralization of power.

•  It facilitated religious tolerance among diverse populations.

• It led to the decline of trade routes.

• It was a system of military conscription.

Which architectural achievement is most closely associated with the Ottoman Empire?

• • The Great Wall of China

• The Taj Mahal

• The Hagia Sophia

• The Colosseum

What was one reason for the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century?

• • The discovery of America

• The loss of control over trade routes

• The rise of maritime empires

• The establishment of democracy

How did the Mughal Empire influence the culture of India?

• By promoting strict religious uniformity

• • Through the establishment of a common language

• By encouraging the blending of Persian, Indian, and Islamic cultures

• Through the elimination of local traditions

What was the primary purpose of the Taj Mahal?

• A fortification against invaders

•  A religious temple

• A mausoleum for Emperor Shah Jahan's wife

• A palace for royal ceremonies

This map shows the location of which Islamic Empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Japan

• China

Name That Empire: Practiced Sunni Islam; ruled by a sultan; defeated the Byzantine Empire.

• A) Qing Empire

• B) Mughal Empire

• C) Safavid Empire

• D) Ottoman Empire

1. Which of the following was a significant trade product of the Mughal Empire?

• Spices

• Gold

• Silk

• All of the above

What was the state religion of the Safavid Empire?

• Sunni Islam

• Christianity

• Shi'a Islam

• Zoroastrianism

Which battle marked the peak of the Safavid Empire's territorial expansion?

• The Battle of Chaldiran

• The Battle of Mohács