Land-Based Empires and Their Expansion from 1450 to 1750

The video explores the development and expansion of land-based empires from 1450 to 1750, focusing on the role of gunpowder in the growth of empires in Asia and Europe. It discusses the centralization of power in Europe, the expansion of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, and the rise of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. The video concludes with the decline of these empires due to failure to modernize.

What was a key feature of the land-based empires between 1450 and 1750?

• Agricultural advancements

• Religious tolerance

• Naval dominance

• Gunpowder technology

Which invention contributed to the rise of literacy in Europe during the 15th century?

• The telescope

• The Gutenberg printing press

• The compass

• The steam engine

What was a significant change in European monarchies during the 1500s?

• Decentralization of power

• Centralization of power

• Rise of feudalism

• Decline of the middle class

How did Ivan the Terrible expand Russian territory?

• Through naval conquests

• Using gunpowder

• By forming alliances

• Through peaceful negotiations

Which dynasty restored and expanded the Great Wall of China?

• The Han Dynasty

• The Qing Dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty

• The Yuan Dynasty

Who was Tamerlane and what was his significance?

• A Mongol leader known for peaceful trade

• A Turkic leader known for his military conquests

• A Chinese emperor known for cultural achievements

• A European monarch known for exploration

Which city did the Ottomans capture in 1453, marking a significant expansion?

• Constantinople

• Vienna

• Rome

• Cairo

What was a major cause of conflict between the Safavid and Ottoman empires?

• Cultural differences

• Territorial disputes

• Religious differences

• Trade competition

What was a key reason for the decline of the Islamic empires?

• Lack of cultural development

• Excessive naval expansion

• Failure to modernize

• Over-reliance on agriculture

How did European advancements contribute to the decline of Islamic empires?

• By modernizing their navies

• By forming alliances with Islamic states

• By improving agricultural techniques

• Through cultural exchanges