Muslim Empires

Last updated over 7 years ago

9 questions

Last updated over 7 years ago

9 questions

Question 1

Match the description to the correct Muslim Empire

Question 2

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

Question 3

Nationalism

Access to trade/resources

Sunni v. Shia

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 1

Question 2

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

Question 3

Nationalism

Access to trade/resources

Sunni v. Shia

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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