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What was Suleyman the Magnificent known for during his reign?
What was Suleyman the Magnificent known for during his reign?
- Military innovation only
- Strict censorship of the arts
- Economic decline
- Expansion of the empire (correct)
Which ruler is credited with creating a center of commerce and education in Isfahan?
Which ruler is credited with creating a center of commerce and education in Isfahan?
- Suleyman the Magnificent
- Aurangzeb
- Shah Abbas (correct)
- Akbar the Great
What significant policy did Akbar the Great implement regarding religious tolerance?
What significant policy did Akbar the Great implement regarding religious tolerance?
- Imposed heavy taxes on non-Muslims
- Created the Ibadat Kahana for dialogue (correct)
- Banned all non-Muslim religions
- Promoted forced conversions
What contributed to the decline of the Mughals?
What contributed to the decline of the Mughals?
Which innovation did the Safavid Empire utilize in their military?
Which innovation did the Safavid Empire utilize in their military?
How did Akbar the Great support Hindu women during his reign?
How did Akbar the Great support Hindu women during his reign?
What was a major consequence of Aurangzeb's rule?
What was a major consequence of Aurangzeb's rule?
What was the outcome of the Mughals not keeping up with innovations?
What was the outcome of the Mughals not keeping up with innovations?
What was the role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?
What was the role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?
What was the consequence of the Ottomans taking over Constantinople in 1453?
What was the consequence of the Ottomans taking over Constantinople in 1453?
Which statement about the use of gunpowder in the Ottoman Empire is true?
Which statement about the use of gunpowder in the Ottoman Empire is true?
What system did the Ottomans implement that involved a form of tribute from conquered peoples?
What system did the Ottomans implement that involved a form of tribute from conquered peoples?
Which event is considered the end of Ottoman power?
Which event is considered the end of Ottoman power?
What was the function of the Grand Bazaar in Ottoman Constantinople?
What was the function of the Grand Bazaar in Ottoman Constantinople?
What aspect of Ottoman leadership was characterized by absolute power?
What aspect of Ottoman leadership was characterized by absolute power?
Which practice did the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire use to ensure a line of succession?
Which practice did the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire use to ensure a line of succession?
Flashcards
Ottoman Empire's use of gunpowder
Ottoman Empire's use of gunpowder
The Ottomans were the first to extensively utilize artillery, such as cannons, in warfare, which played a crucial role in their conquests, including the fall of Constantinople.
Fall of Constantinople (1453)
Fall of Constantinople (1453)
The capture of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453 marked a significant turning point, as it was a major trade center and the capital of the Byzantine Empire, conquered using gunpowder weapons.
Janissaries
Janissaries
Elite Ottoman soldiers recruited from conquered Christian children through the devşirme system; they served as a powerful military force.
Devşirme System
Devşirme System
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Ottoman Sultan's power
Ottoman Sultan's power
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Hagia Sophia conversion
Hagia Sophia conversion
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Ottoman Grand bazaar
Ottoman Grand bazaar
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Ottoman Expansion
Ottoman Expansion
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Suleyman the Magnificent's Reign
Suleyman the Magnificent's Reign
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Ottoman Decline Causes
Ottoman Decline Causes
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Safavid Empire's Strength
Safavid Empire's Strength
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Akbar the Great's Reforms
Akbar the Great's Reforms
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Mughal Cultural Flourishing
Mughal Cultural Flourishing
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Aurangzeb's Reign and its Impact
Aurangzeb's Reign and its Impact
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Mughal Architecture
Mughal Architecture
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Mughal Empire's Decline
Mughal Empire's Decline
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Study Notes
Muslim Gunpowder Empires
- Three empires blended their culture with neighboring societies, leading to a high point of Islamic culture.
- All three empires had large bureaucracies.
- All three faced issues related to upper-class women.
Ottomans
- First to use artillery (cannons and gunpowder weapons).
- Any person could potentially become a successor to the prophet.
- Conquered and governed a Christian region.
- Controlled Constantinople, a major gateway along the Silk Road.
- The fall of Constantinople in 1453 (due to gunpowder and cannons) established the multi-ethnic Ottoman Empire.
- Ottomans used gunpowder in muskets and cannons for military expansion.
- Janissaries (part of the devşirme system/blood tax) were elite soldiers.
- Conquered people paid taxes/tribute to the Ottomans.
- Janissaries were a force in the military expansion.
- The devşirme was a system of collecting young boys from conquered people to train them as elite soldiers, including janissaries.
Slaves
- Slaves held the highest position of power.
- Janissaries guarded against Ottoman knowledge being shared.
- Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque.
- Expanded considerably by the late 1600's, taking over Egypt and parts of North Africa and Eastern Europe.
- Tried to conquer Vienna
Ottoman Political Structure
- Ottomans were governed by a sultan with absolute power.
- Merit was the basis for positions, not heredity.
Mughal Empire
- Mughals were Muslims descended from Turks, Afghans, and Mongols.
- Built a powerful army using guns, cannons, and elephants.
- Akbar the Great, a significant leader.
- Babur's grandson who ruled for 50 years.
- Intermarriage with people of other religions
- Ibadat Kahana: a place for religious dialogue and tolerance.
- Eliminated the jizya (a tax on non-Muslims)
Safavid Empire
- Created an empire in Persia (central part of Eurasian parts of the world).
- Shah Abbas was a significant ruler.
- Used muskets.
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Explore the cultural blend and military strategies of the three major Muslim Gunpowder Empires. This quiz covers the Ottomans' innovative use of artillery, bureaucratic structures, and the impact on society, particularly regarding upper-class women. Test your knowledge of this pivotal era in Islamic history.
