Empires of the Early Modern Era

Which empire was founded by Osman I in the late 13th century?

• Safavid Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Byzantine Empire

The Safavid Empire was primarily located in which modern-day country?

• Turkey

• Iran

• India

• Egypt

Which Mughal emperor is known for commissioning the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Babur

The Ottoman Empire reached its peak under which sultan?

• Suleiman the Magnificent

• Mehmed II

• Selim I

• Osman I

Which of the following was a significant cultural contribution of the Safavid Empire?

• Development of the Cyrillic script

• Persian carpet weaving

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Invention of the printing press

The Mughal Empire was known for its unique architectural style that combined elements from which two cultures?

• Chinese and Japanese

• Persian and Indian

• Greek and Roman

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

Which city served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire for most of its history?

• Cairo

• Baghdad

• Constantinople

• Delhi

The Safavid Empire is known for establishing which branch of Islam as the state religion?

• Sunni Islam

• Shia Islam

• Sufism

• Wahhabism

Which Mughal ruler is credited with promoting a policy of religious tolerance and cultural integration?

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

• Humayun

The Ottoman Empire was known for its contributions to which field of art?

• Calligraphy

• Sculpture

• Ballet

• Opera