Gunpowder Empires

Which of the following empires was located in Northern India?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Byzantine Empire

Who was Tamerlane also known as?

• Timur the Great

• Timur the Lame

• Timur the Conqueror

• Timur the Wise

The Ghazi Ideal was a model for warrior life that blended nomad culture with a holy fighter for ______.

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which regions did Tamerlane conquer ruthlessly?

• Samarkand, Persia, and India

• Egypt, Greece, and Rome

• China, Japan, and Korea

• Arabia, Turkey, and Spain

Tamerlane's empire fell apart after his death because he failed to leave an effective ________.

• military strategy

• political structure

• economic plan

• cultural legacy

Tamerlane's empire was a testament to the use of what?

• Heavy artillery

• Naval forces

• Cavalry

• Diplomacy

What was allegedly inscribed on Timur's tomb?

• 'When I rise from the dead, the world shall tremble'

• 'Peace and prosperity to all'

• 'Here lies a great warrior'

• 'The conqueror of worlds'

What was Mehmed II also known as?

• The Builder

• The Conqueror

• The Navigator

• The Explorer

Mehmed II conquered Constantinople in 1453 and renamed it to ______.

• Ankara

• Izmir

• Istanbul

• Bursa

What was the selection system used by Mehmed II to staff the military and government?

• Janissaries

• Devshirme

• Feudalism

• Meritocracy