Ottoman and Mughal Empire Concepts

The video provides a comprehensive review of Unit 3 of AP World History, focusing on land-based empires from 1450 to 1750. It covers the expansion, administration, and belief systems of the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, and Qing empires. The video also discusses how these empires legitimized and consolidated power through bureaucracies, military professionals, and tax systems. Additionally, it explores changes in belief systems, including the Protestant Reformation and the Sunni-Shia split, as well as the development of Sikhism.

What is the primary characteristic of a land-based empire?

• Control over vast ocean territories

• Power derived from territorial holdings

• Dominance in trade routes

• Influence over global politics

Which empire is recommended as a safe bet for answers in the AP World History exam?

• Mughal Empire

• Safavid Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Qing Dynasty

What was a significant factor in the rapid expansion of the Ottoman Empire?

• Naval superiority

• Gunpowder weapons

• Advanced agricultural techniques

• Alliances with European powers

What was the main religious difference between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

• Ottomans were Sunni, Safavids were Shia

• Both were Shia

• Both were Sunni

• Ottomans were Shia, Safavids were Sunni

Who was the leader that established Mughal rule in South Asia?

• Kangxi

• Shah Ismail

• Babur

• Akbar

Which dynasty replaced the Ming Dynasty in China?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the primary cause of the Safavid-Mughal conflict?

• Succession issues

• Territorial expansion

• Trade disputes

• Religious differences

What is one method rulers used to legitimize their power?

• Encouraging local governance

• Reducing taxes

• Forming large bureaucracies

• Promoting isolationism

How did the Ottomans staff their bureaucracy?

• By hiring foreign experts

• Recruiting from the military

• Through the devshirme system

• Using local nobility

What was the purpose of the Palace of Versailles in consolidating power?

• To store national treasures

• To house foreign diplomats

• To keep an eye on the nobility

• To serve as a military base