Module 2 & 3

Question 1

Where was the location of the Ottoman Empire?

Answer 1

Modern-day Turkey

Question 2

What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?

Answer 2

Constantinople

Question 3

What was the main religion in the Ottoman Empire?

Answer 3

Majority Sunni muslim with a few religious minorities.

Question 4

Who was the ruler (and dates) of the “golden age” of the Ottoman Empire?

Answer 4

Ottoman’s Golden age was 1520-1566 under the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent. Suleiman was a strong administrator and shrewd military leader. He eliminated enemies (including male relatives) and elevated advisors who demonstrated ability (even if they were non-Muslims).

Question 5

Who were the Janissary Corps?

Answer 5

In the early days of the Ottoman empire, the Janissary corps were made up of young Christian boys and war captives. Many of these young Christian boys were able to rise to the top ranks of governments and become advisers to the Sultan.

Question 6

What was the Ottoman’s POV of other religions?

Answer 6

The Ottoman empire was open to accepting religious minorities. When religious minorities were kicked out of Spain, the Ottoman empire would resettle them.

Question 7

Where was the location of the Safavid Empire?

Answer 7

Modern day Iran

Question 8

What was the capital city of the Safavid Empire?

Answer 8

Isfahan

Question 9

What was the religion of the Safavid Empire?

Answer 9

Shi’a Islam

Question 10

Who was the ruler (and dates) of the “golden age” of the Safavid Empire?

Answer 10

The golden age of the Safavid Empire was under Shah Abbas (Abbas the Great). He ruled from 1588-1629.

Question 11

What was the Safavid’s POV of religious minorities?

Answer 11

Didn’t have as much religious tolerance as the Mughals and Ottomans. The Shi’a majority Safavid Empire believed their version of Islam was the right one. They forced many Sunni Muslims to convert or face prosecution.

Question 12

Where was the Mughal Empire Located?

Answer 12

Modern-day India.

Question 13

What was the capital city of the Mughal Empire?

Answer 13

Agra and Fatehpur Sikri

Question 14

What was the religion of leaders AND the religion of the majority of citizens of the Mughal Empire?

Answer 14

Was a Muslim empire ruling over a majority Hindu population.

Question 15

Taj Mahal (Why built? By whom? When?)

Answer 15

Was built from 1632-1648 by Shah Jahan from Mughal empire in honor of his wife who birthed him 14 children and died on her final childbirth.

Question 16

Akbar the Great what was so great about him? Approx dates?

Answer 16

Akbar the Great ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556-1605 and was known for rooting out corruption and having extreme religious tolerance. He permitted people to follow their religion and banned jizya tax on non-muslims.

Question 17

Reformation- Who started it? When? Where? What was he upset about?

Answer 17

Reformation was started in the Holy Roman Empire by Martin Luther on October 31, 1517. He was upset about how the church mistranslated the Bible. Believed that good acts and indulgences couldn’t get you into heaven, only good faith could.

Question 18

What were the approximate dates of the Reformation?

Answer 18

The approximate dates were 1517- 1648.

Question 19

What year did Mehmet II (Mehmet the Conqueror) become a Sultan?

Answer 19

1451

Question 20

What was Mehmet II known for?

Answer 20

Mehmet II was responsible for the Conquest of Constantinople.

Question 21

Who was Martin Luther? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?

Answer 21

Was from Eisleben, Germany. Luther got famous for his argument on the infallibility of the Pope. Started the reformation He translated the Bible into German and became a best-selling author and celebrity. His ideas and opinions were spread by the printing press.

Question 22

Who was Henry VIII? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?

Answer 22

became king on April 22, 1509. He was the King of England. Some of his accomplishments was breaking away from the Catholic Church when they wouldn’t grant him a divorce. In 1535, he took over the Church of England, naming himself and all future monarchs as its head.

Question 23

Who was Louis XIV (Sun King)? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?

Answer 23

became king of France on May 14, 1643. His key accomplishments were once there was a French Civil war, he redefined Monarchy that defined the French methods of governance, created a court at Versailles, and led the French through four long wars. He was called the Sun King because he chose the sun as his personal emblem.

Question 24

Who was Peter the Great? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?

Answer 24

Reigned as Tsar (Emperor) of Russia starting 1682. Peter the Great was known for modernizing Russia and transforming it into a major power. He created a strong Navy and reorganized his Army towards Western standards and won a series of military victories.

Question 25

Who was William and Mary of Great Britain? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?

Answer 25

They accepted the English Bill of Rights in 1689 that ultimately gave Parliament power over the Monarchy. They oversaw the importance of parliamentary democracy, and the English Bill of Rights ultimately influenced the creation of the Bill of Rights in the United States.

Question 26

What was the General Crisis of the 17th Century?

Answer 26

global conflict, instability, and a collapse in agriculture that lead to starvation.

Question 27

What’s absolutism?

Answer 27

the king or queen is by no means limited and has absolute power Ex. King Louis XIV

Question 28

What’s the divine right of kings?

Answer 28

monarch is subject to no earthly authority, deriving his right to rule directly from the will of God.

Question 29

What’s the Glorious Revolution?

Answer 29

the events leading up to the overthrow of James II & VII in 1688 and led to the replacement of his daughter Mary II and her husband William III.

Question 30

What’s Versailles?

Answer 30

Louis XIV moved his palace from Paris to Versailles in 1682.

Question 31

What’s Constitutional Monarchy?

Answer 31

is a form of monarchy in which the monarch exercises their authority in accordance with a constitution and is not alone in decision-making.

Question 32

What is the Devsirme System?

Answer 32

System which involved taking young Christian boys from vassal states, to be raised and educated specifically in service to the Ottoman Empire.

Question 33

What was the beard tax?

Answer 33

A governmental policy in Russia that required men to pay for the privilege of wearing a beard.

Question 34

What is a clergy?

Answer 34

The body of all people who ruled for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.

Question 35

Who were the Jesuits?

Answer 35

Goal was the spread of the Roman Catholic faith thru schools & missionary activity

Question 36

Who was King Louis XIV?

Answer 36

Ruled the throne of France from 1643 - 1715. Transformed the monarchy, ushered in a golden age of art and literature, presided over a dazzling royal court at Versailles, and established his country as the dominant European power.

Question 37

The Safavid Empire was…

Answer 37

a Shiite theocracy