Notes Quiz 6.1

Which technological advancement significantly contributed to the Ottoman Empire's expansion?

• The invention of the printing press

• The use of gunpowder and cannons

• The development of the steam engine

• The creation of the compass

What was a key factor in the decline of the Ottoman Empire's economic power?

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

• The discovery of new trade routes by Europeans

• The invention of the telegraph

• The spread of the Black Death

How did Akbar the Great contribute to the governance of the Mughal Empire?

• By enforcing a strict caste system

• By dividing India into provinces and promoting religious tolerance

• By isolating the empire from foreign influences

• By converting all subjects to Islam

What was the primary reason for the end of Chinese exploration during the Ming Dynasty?

• The death of Zheng He and the subsequent burning of the junks

• The invasion by the Mongols

• The discovery of America by Columbus

• The invention of the printing press

Which of the following best describes the devshirme system used by the Ottoman Empire?

• A trade agreement with European merchants

• A system of land distribution among nobles

• The recruitment of Christian boys from the Balkans for service

• A religious tax imposed on non-Muslims

What was the significance of the Taj Mahal in the Mughal Empire?

• It served as a military fortress

• It was a symbol of religious conversion

• It blended Hindu, Persian, and Islamic styles of art and architecture

• It was the center of Mughal political power

How did the Ming Dynasty's policy of requiring taxes to be paid in silver impact global trade?

• It led to the decline of the silk trade

• It increased the demand for silver, linking China to global trade networks

• It caused inflation in the Chinese economy

• It resulted in the isolation of China from the rest of the world

What was a key cultural contribution of Akbar the Great during his rule in the Mughal Empire?

• The establishment of a new language

• The promotion of art, architecture, literature, and learning

• The construction of a vast network of roads

• The introduction of a new currency system