Unit 3/4 Self study

Which empire was known for its use of the devshirme system?

• Ottoman Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Qing Empire

What was the primary religion of the Safavid Empire?

• Sunni Islam

• Shi’a Islam

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

Which architectural structure is associated with the Mughal Empire?

• Taj Mahal

• Forbidden City

• Hagia Sophia

• Great Wall of China

Who was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation known for the 95 Theses?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Pope Leo X

What was the main purpose of the Council of Trent?

• To reform the Catholic Church and reaffirm doctrines

• To establish the Anglican Church

• To initiate the Thirty Years’ War

• To spread Protestantism

Which system involved the collection of taxes by private individuals in the Ottoman Empire?

• Tax Farming

• Zamindar System

• Mit’a System

• Tribute System

What was a significant effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas?

• Introduction of horses and cattle

• Spread of Buddhism

• Construction of the Silk Road

• Rise of the Ottoman Empire

States used gunpowder weapons to establish large empires.

• True

• False

All of the following were gunpowder empires EXCEPT

• the Safavid Empire

• The Ottoman

• the Aztec (Mexica) Empire

Which of the following was NOT a method that rulers in Eurasia used to legitimize and consolidate their power during the period 1450 C.E. to 1750 C.E.?

• Denying divine right

• Developing professional militaries

• Supporting the construction of monuments