Ottomans and Mughals

The Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal Empires are also known as the following:

• The cannon empires

• The gunpowder empires

• The gunfire empires

• The military empires

Which Ottoman ruler was known as "The Conqueror"?

• Orhan

• Mehmed II

• Murah I

• Suleyman I

Which Ottoman ruler was known as "The Magnificent"?

• Orhan

• Murhad I

• Mehmed II

• Suleyman I

Ottoman rulers were called ________ & they governed with absolute power

• Shahs

• Kings

• Sultans

• Monarchs

True or False: The Ottomans required that all the peoples they conquered converted to the Islamic religion or they were executed.

• False

• True

What was one difference in the way the Ottoman and Mughal Empires gained power?

• The Ottomans relied more on naval power.

• The Mughals used alliances with European powers.

• The Ottomans expanded primarily through land-based conquests.

• The Mughals focused on religious conversion.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which Mughal emperor is known for encouraging religious tolerance by selecting Hindus to lead parts of the government?

• Babur

• Akbar the Great

• Aurangzeb

• Shah Jahan

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify one similarity in how the Ottoman and Mughal Empires maintained power in their diverse societies.

• Both empires imposed a strict non-Muslim tax.

• Both empires encouraged trade within the Islamic world.

• Both empires prohibited the construction of non-Muslim places of worship.

• Both empires isolated themselves from European influences.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was one method the Ottoman Empire used to consolidate power in its diverse society?

• Imposing a single language for all subjects.

• Establishing a system of millets for different religious communities.

• Forcing all subjects to convert to Islam.

• Prohibiting trade with non-Muslim countries.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following was a key factor in the Ottoman Empire's ability to maintain power over its vast territories?

• Strict enforcement of a single religion.

• Use of a centralized bureaucratic system.

• Isolation from European influences.

• Prohibition of trade with other empires.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept