Module 14 HIST 1111

What factors led to the establishment of the Mughal dynasty in India? (Select all that apply.)

• Babur embraced the use of firearms in battle.

• Forces from Suleiman the Magnificent aided the Muslim conquest of India.

• Babur could not retain control over Samarkand and decided to try to conquer someplace else.

• Timur Lenk's invasion devastated the Delhi Sultanate.

The Ottomans continued the Byzantine tradition of caesaropapism.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes Timur Lenk? (Select all that apply.)

• He built the beautiful capital city of Samarkand for his empire.

• He was an excellent military commander but lacked administrative skills.

• He brought an end to the Byzantine Empire by successfully taking Constantinople.

• He campaigned against the Golden Horde of Russia, the Ottomans, the Delhi Sultanate, and the

  Chinese empire.

Which of the following is true about Ottoman society? (Select all that apply.)

• The Ottomans continued the Byzantine tradition of caesaropapism.

• The Ottomans were less motivated by religious zeal when dealing with their enemies.

• Privilege was based on merit and performance rather than on one's birth.

• The Ottomans believed that all land belonged to the state; it could be given out to loyal soldiers

  and officials, but it reverted to the state when they died.

Timur Lenk destroyed many enemies but his empire lacked the foundation to survive his own death.

• True

• False

Which of the following refers to the Ottoman slave-soldiers who had been forced to convert to Islam as

children?

• Fatwas

• Kanuns

• Janissaries

• Vezirs

The Sikh religion blended and synthesized aspects of Hinduism, Islam, and Confucianism.

• True

• False

Which statement best describes Suleiman the Magnificent? (Select all that apply.)

• He played a role in European politics by supporting Protestants against Catholics during the

  Reformation.

• After multiple failed campaigns in central Europe, he concluded that the region was beyond his

  ability to conquer.

• He was an intellectual who was eager to incorporate Turkish, Persian, and Byzantine cultural

  achievements.

• He was known for his laws and attempted to adapt Shari'ah to the Ottomans' multi-ethnic empire.

Which statement best describes the effects of Akbar's religious tolerance? (Select all that apply.)

• Akbar eventually started his own religion that incorporated practices from several religious faiths.

• Muslim rebellions broke out against his rule.

• Akbar allowed non-Muslims to hold high offices within his empire.

• None of these.

How was the Safavid Empire different from the Ottoman Empire? (Select all that apply.)

• The Safavids emphasized religious tolerance and refused to fight against their fellow Muslims.

• The Safavids claimed descent from Ali and embraced Shi'ite Islam.

• The Safavids never became a significant regional power.

• None of these.