Gunpowder Empires

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During his rule in the Mughal Empire, Akbar instituted reforms that aimed to alleviate tensions between Hindus and Muslims.

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alleviate tensions between Hindus and Muslims

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In order to supply recruits to serve in its elite Janissary fighting force, the Ottomans

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conscripted Christian children to be trained to serve in this role

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In which empire was a Shi'a version of Islam made the official religion in the sixteenth century? Options: Ottoman Empire, Mughal Empire, Songhay Empire, Safavid Empire

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Safavid Empire

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Which of the following offered Christian men a means of upward mobility within the Ottoman Empire? Encomienda, Devshirme, Repartimiento, Yasak

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Devshirme

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Which empire ended the Byzantine Empire and came the closest to conquering Europe? Options: Safavid Empire, Ottoman Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire

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Ottoman Empire

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The Ottoman and Safavids were the first to use this military invention throughout their empire:

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Gunpowder

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The Ottomans controlled trade because: They owned major port and land trade routes especially in the E. Mediterranean and Arabian Sea

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They owned major port and land trade routes especially in the E. Mediterranean and Arabian Sea

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Istanbul became the new Ottoman capital. It was known before as:

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Constantinople

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Indicate True or False: The Ottoman empire did NOT allow any practice of non-muslim faiths.

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False

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Suleiman the Magnificent ruled this empire...

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Ottoman