An Empire Threatens

Which of the following was NOT a "Gunpowder" Empire during the 1450-1700 time period?

• Safavid Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Inca Empire

• Mughal Empire

In 1453, the Ottomans attacked Constantinople & conquered the ________ Empire

• Persian

• Roman

• Mughal

• Byzantine

Safavid rulers were called ___________, using the Persian title for king

• Sultans

• Caliphates

• Monarchs

• Shahs

The Ottomans controlled trade because:

• They owned major port and land trade routes

• They were technologically advanced

• They conquered anyone who opposed them

• Suleiman The Magnificent was loved by many people

What is the devshrime?

• Collection of taxes at a central point

• Conversion of (mostly Christian) boys from the Balkans to staff the government and military

• A series of social reforms targeting religious tolerance

• Forced conversion of Shi'a Muslims to the Sunni faith.

Who did the Ming Dynasty overthrow? (Sing the song)

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What did the Ming rebuild with stone?

• Grand Canal
• Silk Road
• Great Wall
• a new capital city

If you were a citizen of the Safavid Empire which modern day country would you likely inhabit?

• Greece
• Turkey
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia

The concept of Divine Right of Kings is most closely associated with which of these European monarchs?

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

• King Charles V

• King Louis XIV

Which of the following contributed most to the emergence of Russia as an expanding Eurasian power in the period between 1450 and 1750?

• Its absorption of traditions and technology from the Byzantine Empire and western Europe

• The eradication of Islam from Central Asia

• The use of its strong navy to acquire colonial holdings worldwide

• The fall of the kingdoms of Poland and Prussia