Muslim Empires - Greg Cole | Laabri | Nneɛma a ɛma wotumi yɛ ade

10

Match the description to the correct Muslim Empire

North Africa/Middle East
Persia
India
Conquered by the British
Sick Man of Europe
Sunni
Shia
Akbar
Abbas
Suleiman

Ottoman Empire
Mughal Empire
Safavid Empire

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

2

Which of the following best describe the Muslim Empires? (select all that apply)

Modernization of the military played a key role in the expansion and growth of the empires

The empires all relied on a strong Navy to expand

The height of these empires were roughly in the 16th century

All three empires were tolerant of other religions, unlike the Europeans

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

3

This is a map from the Ottoman-Safavid War in the early 1600's. Select what you think might be likely causes of this war

Nationalism

Access to trade/resources

Sunni v. Shia

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

1

The Safavid Empire was the most active in seeking alliances in Europe, which caused them to be more tolerant of Christianity and welcoming of European observers, technology and ideas. Why do you think this was true?

Wanted possible trade partners and alliances against the Ottoman power

Were worried about the Russian-Indian alliance

Looked to increase its overseas holdings in the Americas

Wanted to get the Europeans out of North Africa

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

1

The Shiites believed the founder of the Safavid dynasty ________, and they eagerly suported him

Was a direct successor of Muhummad

Was the true prophet of Islam

Was a direct descendant of Safial Din

Was a direct successor of Riza-i-Abbasi

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

1

The largest impact that the Safavid dynasty has had on world history is...

Architecture in the Muslim areas of Spain

Opening up India for the British

Creation of a larger Shia presence in modern Iran

Creation of the Astrolabe, necessary for overseas travel

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

2

These empires faced which of the following problems shared by most empires

High cost of keeping a military and growing beauracracy

Diverse populations and internal strife

Need to get overseas colonies for resources

Lack of foreign competition

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.

3

Choose the true statments about the Mughal empire

Led by all Muslim shah's

Experienced interal peace, but may wars with Europeans

Had largest economic and manufacturing output in the 18th century

Showed tolerance towards Hindus

2

Looking at the map, select what you think about would be good deductions based on the information

The Silk Road was still the best trade route from Europe to China

Much of the wealth of the Muslim empires came from trade

This is before European explorers found the route around Africa

The Gunpower Empires needed to control the major points of trade

The causes of World War I included militarism, imperialism, nationalism and alliances.