Religious Movements and Conflicts

The video explores how belief systems influenced empires from 1450 to 1750. It discusses the role of Christianity in Europe, highlighting the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Reformation. The video also examines the Sunni-Shia split in Islamic empires, focusing on the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. Finally, it covers religious blending in South Asia, including the Bhakti Movement and the rise of Sikhism.

What role did belief systems play in the expansion and maintenance of land-based empires from 1450 to 1750?

• They only supported imperial power.

• They were irrelevant to the empires.

• They both supported and challenged imperial power.

• They only challenged imperial power.

What was the main cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• The invention of the printing press.

• Martin Luther's criticism of church practices.

• The construction of St. Peter's Basilica.

• The sale of indulgences.

How did the Catholic Church respond to the Protestant Reformation?

• By initiating the Catholic Reformation.

• By accepting all Protestant doctrines.

• By excommunicating all Protestants.

• By ignoring the Protestant critiques.

What was the primary disagreement that led to the Sunni and Shia split in Islam?

• The rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad.

• The interpretation of the Quran.

• The location of the Islamic capital.

• The role of women in Islam.

Which empire was predominantly Shia during the time of the Ottoman and Safavid conflict?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Mughal Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

Which empire gained the upper hand in the conflict between the Ottomans and Safavids?

• The Mughal Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Safavid Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

What was the Bhakti movement's main focus in Hinduism?

• Military conquest

• Economic prosperity

• Mystical experience and union with a deity

• Political power

Which new belief system in South Asia blended elements of Islam and Hinduism?

• Jainism

• Buddhism

• Sikhism

• Zoroastrianism

What significant change did Sikhism introduce compared to traditional Hinduism?

• Focus on asceticism

• Strict adherence to rituals

• Emphasis on polytheism

• Rejection of the caste system

What was a common feature between the Bhakti movement and Sufism?

• Military strategies

• Political ambitions

• Mystical practices

• Economic reforms