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, religious ideas, art, and tax systems. Additionally, it explores changes and continuities in belief systems, including the Protestant Reformation, the Sunni-Shia split, and the development of Sikhism.

What is a defining characteristic of a land-based empire?

• Dependence on maritime trade routes

• Power derived from territorial holdings

• Focus on cultural assimilation

• Control over vast oceanic territories

Which empire is known for its rapid expansion using gunpowder weapons and the conquest of Constantinople?

• Qing Dynasty

• Safavid Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was a significant difference between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?

• The Safavids had a larger navy than the Ottomans

• The Ottomans used cavalry, while the Safavids did not

• The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, while the Safavids were Shia Muslims

• The Ottomans were Shia Muslims, while the Safavids were Sunni Muslims

Who was the leader that initiated the Mughal Empire's expansion in South Asia?

• Kangxi

• Shah Ismail

• Babur

• Akbar

Which dynasty was established by the Manchu people in China?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What was one method used by rulers to legitimize their power in land-based empires?

• Conquering new territories

• Promoting cultural festivals

• Building large bureaucracies

• Establishing trade routes

How did the Ottomans staff their bureaucracy?

• Using local nobility

• Recruiting from the military

• By hiring foreign advisors

• Through the devshirme system

What was the Protestant Reformation primarily concerned with?

• The development of Sikhism

• The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• Corruption within the Catholic Church

• The rise of the Qing Dynasty

What was a key factor in the intensification of the Sunni-Shia split?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The decision of Shah Ismail to adhere to Shia Islam

• The establishment of the Qing Dynasty

• The rise of the Mughal Empire

What is Sikhism a blend of?

• Hindu and Islamic doctrines

• Christian and Islamic doctrines

• Buddhist and Hindu doctrines

• Confucian and Taoist doctrines