Land-Based Empires

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Which land empire had a tributary system and relied on force, fear, and intimidation for control?

Manchus

Aztec (correct)

Incas

Ming

Which land empire appointed tax officers to collect taxes from the peasant class based on land and production?

Aztec

Ottoman

Mughal (correct)

Incas

Which land empire collected taxes by appointing 'tax farmers' to pay a fixed sum of money and then recoup it from the residents of the area?

Ming

Aztec

Incas

Ottoman (correct)

During the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750, land-based empires grew by incorporating lands they conquered. How did the conquered populations typically respond to their conquerors' culture and way of life?

The conquered populations influenced the culture and way of life of their conquerors, resulting in a blended culture. Signup and view all the answers

What were some factors that contributed to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires during the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750?

Competition with European trading companies, weak or corrupt leadership, and failure to keep up with military and naval technology. Signup and view all the answers

Which two empires went to war over religious differences?

Ottoman and Safavid Signup and view all the answers

Which land-based empire used slave soldiers to offset the power of local troops?

Ottoman Empire Signup and view all the answers

Which land-based empire used a federal system of provinces headed by nobles loyal to the emperor?

Mughal Empire Signup and view all the answers

How did the Aztec Empire control the region of Mesoamerica?

Through force, fear, and intimidation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main source of revenue for the Aztec Empire?

Yearly offerings or tributes Signup and view all the answers

What form of taxation did the Mughal Empire use?

Zamindar tax collection Signup and view all the answers

What method did the Ming Empire use for tax collection after experiencing issues with paper money?

Hard currency Signup and view all the answers

What did rulers of land-based empires often do to solidify their rule over a diverse population?

Implemented policies to assimilate the conquered population Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires during the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750?

Competition with European trading companies Signup and view all the answers

Which two empires went to war over religious differences?

Ottoman and Safavid Signup and view all the answers

Which land-based empire used slave soldiers to offset the power of local troops?

Ottoman Empire Signup and view all the answers

Which land empire appointed tax officers to collect taxes from the peasant class based on land and production?

Mughal Empire Signup and view all the answers

Which land-based empire had a tributary system and relied on force, fear, and intimidation for control?

Aztec Empire Signup and view all the answers

What were some factors that contributed to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires during the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750?

Religious conflicts, internal divisions, and external invasions Signup and view all the answers

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Which land empire had a tributary system and relied on force, fear, and intimidation for control?

Which land empire appointed tax officers to collect taxes from the peasant class based on land and production?

Which land empire collected taxes by appointing 'tax farmers' to pay a fixed sum of money and then recoup it from the residents of the area?

During the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750, land-based empires grew by incorporating lands they conquered. How did the conquered populations typically respond to their conquerors' culture and way of life?

What were some factors that contributed to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires during the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750?

Which two empires went to war over religious differences?

Which land-based empire used slave soldiers to offset the power of local troops?

Which land-based empire used a federal system of provinces headed by nobles loyal to the emperor?

How did the Aztec Empire control the region of Mesoamerica?

What was the main source of revenue for the Aztec Empire?

What form of taxation did the Mughal Empire use?

What method did the Ming Empire use for tax collection after experiencing issues with paper money?

What did rulers of land-based empires often do to solidify their rule over a diverse population?

What contributed to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires during the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750?

Which two empires went to war over religious differences?

Which land-based empire used slave soldiers to offset the power of local troops?

Which land empire appointed tax officers to collect taxes from the peasant class based on land and production?

Which land-based empire had a tributary system and relied on force, fear, and intimidation for control?

What were some factors that contributed to the decline of the Gunpowder Empires during the period from c. 1450 to c. 1750?

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