Monday, December 9, 2013

Islamic Empires Webquest DUE 12/16

Please print and hand-in the answers.
 

Islamic Empires – Web quest

1450 - 1750


 

Ottoman Empire

1. The most significant accomplishment of Osman was defeat of the _________________ Empire.

 

2. From Osman’s name would come the ___________________ who gained control of Asia Minor (Turkey).

 

3. A powerful standing army called the _________________ was able to take over the Balkans.

 

4. The Ottoman Empire will be destroyed, but then _________________ in a short time.

 

5. Under Mehmed II, the Ottomans will conquer the city of Constantinople and rename it __________________ .

 

6. While Selin is ruler, the Ottoman Empire battles the ______________ of Persia and the ______________ to the south.

 

7. Under the rule of ___________________ the Ottomans reached the height of the empire.

 

8. He make treaties with European kingdoms while fighting the _______________ on his eastern border.

 

9. The Ottoman Empire will last until the year __________ .

 

Safavid Empire

10. The Safavid Empire began with __________________ as the first ruler.

 

11. His rule was supported by the Turkish soldiers called the ___________________________ .

 

12. The Safavids will battle the _____________________ Empire.

 

13. The _______________ branch of Islam was adopted by the people of the Safavid Empire.

 

14. The Safavid Empire reached its height while it was ruled by ______________________ .

 

15. Though trade agreements the Safavid empire became allies with countries from __________ .

 

16. He also created his own army to reduce problems from the _______________________ military.

 

Mughal Empire

17. During the Mughal Empire, the majority religion of ___________________ was ruled by followers of Islam.

 

18. Babur would defeat the Indians by getting ____________ and muskets from the Portuguese.

 

19. He then defeats the Hindu _____________________ .

 

20. His grandson, _________________________ would later (after 1556), expand the Mughal Empire.

 

21. He also gave much religious freedom to the majority group of ___________________ .