Empires and Religious Distinctions

The video covers the expansion of land-based empires from 1450 to 1750, focusing on the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, and Qing empires. It highlights their use of gunpowder, territorial expansion, and the conflicts arising from religious and political differences. The Ottoman Empire's strategic control of Constantinople, the Safavid's Shia identity, the Mughal's religious tolerance under Akbar, and the Qing's conquest of former Ming territories are discussed. The video also touches on conflicts like the Safavid-Mughal and Songhai-Moroccan wars.

What was the primary source of power for land-based empires between 1450 and 1750?

• Religious influence

• Trade routes

• Territorial holdings

• Control of the seas

Which empire was known for its strategic control of the Dardanelles?

• Mughal Empire

• Qing Dynasty

• Safavid Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What significant event marked the Ottoman Empire's expansion in 1453?

• Battle of Lepanto

• Battle of Vienna

• Conquest of Constantinople

• Siege of Vienna

What was a major religious distinction of the Safavid Empire?

• It was a Sunni Muslim state

• It was a Hindu state

• It was a Christian state

• It was a Shia Muslim state

Who was the leader that expanded the Safavid military significantly?

• Babur

• Mehmed II

• Akbar

• Shah Abbas

Which Mughal leader was known for his religious tolerance?

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

• Babur

What dynasty followed the decline of Mongol rule in China?

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Which group established the Qing Dynasty in China?

• Manchu

• Jurchen

• Han Chinese

• Mongols

What was a significant cause of tension during the Qing Dynasty?

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign invasions

• Economic instability

• Ethnic differences

Which empire was involved in a conflict with the Safavid Empire due to religious differences?

• Qing Dynasty

• Songhai Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire