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?

    <p>The conquered populations influenced the culture and way of life of their conquerors, resulting in a blended culture.</p> 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?

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

    Which two empires went to war over religious differences?

    <p>Ottoman and Safavid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ottoman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mughal Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Aztec Empire control the region of Mesoamerica?

    <p>Through force, fear, and intimidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Yearly offerings or tributes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of taxation did the Mughal Empire use?

    <p>Zamindar tax collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hard currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Implemented policies to assimilate the conquered population</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Competition with European trading companies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two empires went to war over religious differences?

    <p>Ottoman and Safavid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ottoman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mughal Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aztec Empire</p> 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?

    <p>Religious conflicts, internal divisions, and external invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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