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What was the origin of the Mamluks who established a dynasty in Egypt?
What was the origin of the Mamluks who established a dynasty in Egypt?
- Persian
- Turkish (correct)
- Ethiopian
- Arabian
The Mamluk dynasty ruled Egypt until it was conquered by the British in the late 19th century.
The Mamluk dynasty ruled Egypt until it was conquered by the British in the late 19th century.
False (B)
What factors contributed to the decline of the Mamluk power?
What factors contributed to the decline of the Mamluk power?
Corruption, decline in agricultural productivity, cattle plague, and drought.
The Funj Sultanate established its capital at ________.
The Funj Sultanate established its capital at ________.
Why did the Funj Sultanate fight against the Christian kingdom of Ethiopia?
Why did the Funj Sultanate fight against the Christian kingdom of Ethiopia?
The Funj Sultanate was completely destroyed by King Susenyos in 1620.
The Funj Sultanate was completely destroyed by King Susenyos in 1620.
In what year did the Mamluks declare Egyptian independence from Baghdad?
In what year did the Mamluks declare Egyptian independence from Baghdad?
The Funj Sultanate was established in 1504 by cattle keeping ________ in northeast Africa.
The Funj Sultanate was established in 1504 by cattle keeping ________ in northeast Africa.
Which Ethiopian ruler attempted to establish smooth relations with the Mamluks?
Which Ethiopian ruler attempted to establish smooth relations with the Mamluks?
Firearms played a significant role in the Mamluk's expansion into Europe.
Firearms played a significant role in the Mamluk's expansion into Europe.
Who conquered the Funj Sultanate in the 1820s?
Who conquered the Funj Sultanate in the 1820s?
The Mamluks expanded into Palestine, Syria, Europe, and ________.
The Mamluks expanded into Palestine, Syria, Europe, and ________.
Match the following events with the corresponding date:
Match the following events with the corresponding date:
Which of the following was a significant economic development in Egypt during the rule of the Mamluks?
Which of the following was a significant economic development in Egypt during the rule of the Mamluks?
The decline in agricultural productivity in Mamluk Egypt was primarily due to over-irrigation.
The decline in agricultural productivity in Mamluk Egypt was primarily due to over-irrigation.
What military advantage did the Ottoman Turks possess that contributed to their defeat of the Mamluks?
What military advantage did the Ottoman Turks possess that contributed to their defeat of the Mamluks?
The Mamluks were initially used as ________ by the Fatimid rulers.
The Mamluks were initially used as ________ by the Fatimid rulers.
Match the following rulers with their respective empires:
Match the following rulers with their respective empires:
Which region's conquest directly led to the Ottoman's occupation of Egypt in 1517?
Which region's conquest directly led to the Ottoman's occupation of Egypt in 1517?
The Funj Sultanate and the Mamluks maintained a peaceful coexistence due to their shared religious beliefs.
The Funj Sultanate and the Mamluks maintained a peaceful coexistence due to their shared religious beliefs.
Flashcards
Who were the Mamluks?
Who were the Mamluks?
Soldiers of Turkish origin used by Fatimid rulers who later declared Egyptian independence.
Mamluk Dynasty Rule
Mamluk Dynasty Rule
1250 to 1517 AD, marked by expansion and economic developments.
Reasons for Mamluk Decline
Reasons for Mamluk Decline
Corruption, agricultural decline, cattle plague, and drought.
Who defeated the Mamluks?
Who defeated the Mamluks?
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Funj Sultanate Origin
Funj Sultanate Origin
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Funj Sultanate Capital
Funj Sultanate Capital
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Funj-Ethiopia conflict cause
Funj-Ethiopia conflict cause
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Who weakened the Funj?
Who weakened the Funj?
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Who conquered the Funj?
Who conquered the Funj?
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Study Notes
- Fatimid rulers used soldiers called Mamluks.
- In 969 AD, the Fatimid rulers declared Egyptian independence from Baghdad's rule.
- The Mamluks were of Turkish origin.
- The Turkish Mamluks became military commanders and seized power.
- The Mamluk dynasty ruled Egypt from 1250 to 1517.
- The Mamluks expanded their territory into Palestine, Syria, Europe, and Asia.
- Egypt experienced significant economic developments under Mamluk rule.
- During Mamluk rule, Ethio-Egyptian relations were fraught with conflict.
- Ethiopian ruler Zera Yacob (1434-1468) attempted to establish amicable relations with the Mamluks, though it was short-lived.
- The Mamluk dynasty declined due to corruption, decreased agricultural production, cattle plague, and drought.
- In 1517, the Ottoman Turks defeated the Mamluk forces in Palestine using firearms.
- In 1517, The Turks then occupied Egypt.
The Funj Sultanate
- In 1504, nomadic cattle keepers established the Funj Sultanate in what is now the Republic of Sudan, in northeast Africa.
- The Funj established their capital at Sennar in 1504.
- The Funj sultanate fought against the Christian kingdom of Ethiopia over trade route rivalry.
- Around 1620, King Susenyos' army destroyed the Funj.
- The Funj Sultanate remained until Muhammad Ali of Egypt conquered it in the 1820s.
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