Unit 3 - Land-Based Empires (WHAP)

A Byzantine cathedral, converted into a Sunni mosque by Mehmet the Conqueror. Other mosques in Istanbul emulated it.

This empire was established in East Asia by a nomadic group called the Manchus who largely adopted Confucianism.

This South Asian empire was ruled by Sunni Muslims over a majority Hindu population. Were religiously tolerant overall.

How did the Ottomans defeat the Byzantines, the Russians defeat the Khanates, the Mughals defeat the Delhi Sultanate...?

In Beijing, China. Built for the "Celestial Emperor" & seat of government for 500 years. Very Daoist/Confucian layout!

How did most/all imperial governments attempt to mitigate rampant corruption within their bureaucracies?

In Moscow. Built by Czar Ivan the IV ('the terrible') for the Christian Eastern Orthodox Church.

Which modified version of an old idea of rulers was devised in Christian-dominated Europe in this era?

How are land-empires different from maritime empires of the Early Modern Era?

This Middle Eastern empire, centered in Persia, followed Shia Islam. Went to war with Ottomans. Ruled by a "Shah."

Czar Peter the Great's construction of St. Petersburg, along with ports, defensive walls, and canals is an example of...

For the Ottomans, "Devshirme" was a system that

This empire, founded by nomadic Turks, practiced Sunni Islam. Defeated Byzantine Empire using gunpowder.

While it was diffused by the Mongols, who were the original inventors of gunpowder?

Located in Agra, India. It is a "MAUSOLEUM". Shah Jahan ordered it built for the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz.

"Yasak" or forcing Siberians to give furs to the Russian Empire would be an example of how land-based empires_________.

Gunpowder reduced the power of nobles/elites in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

Mughal tolerance of Hindu zamindars (landowners) and rajas (local governors) is an example of how empires_________.

What's the MOST likely reason this painting was commissioned (paid for) by Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent?

Despite the growing size and intensity of rebellions among peasants and nobles against monarchs, what was the RESULT?

How did religion experience a MAJOR change in Early Modern Europe?

Which of the following was NOT a specific NEW gunpowder tech. introduced from 1450-1750?

Context: BEFORE 1450, identify the largest land-based empire in history - its methods inspired later states.

Which of the following is TRUE about insurrections against land-based empires of Afro-Eurasia?

The expansion of empires led to conflict with each other. What was TRUE about the cultural reasons these two fought?

A expansive palace complex built by King Louis XIV of France to symbolize his authority as "the Sun King".

After its victory in conquering all of South Asia, what best describes the Mughal Empire?

Why was the Ottoman capture of Constantinople from the Byzantines so significant?

"The Cossacks" of the Russian Empire would be an example of how land-based empires_________.

When did the Early Modern (Gunpowder) Era take place in world history?

What was a POLITICAL reason for the expansion of the Russian Empire to the south and east?

ALL of the following are MAJOR changes that took place during the Early Modern Era EXCEPT:

Which of the following was an EFFECT of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?

What was the Mughal Empire's policy toward different religions for most of its history (up to Emperor Aurangzeb).

Guru Nanak founded the syncretic Sikh religion in which region c. 1500 CE?

Which one of the following is NOT an example of Akbar the Great's toleration of minorities in the Mughal Empire?

These portraits of Emperors show how land-based imperial authorities used WHAT to legitimize their rule.

Sikhism is a good example of a syncretic religion that developed in this time period. What religions were combined?

Although the Qing accepted most aspects of Chinese culture, what symbol of their culture were natives forced to adopt?

"The Janissaries" of the Ottoman Empire would be an example of how land-based empires_________.

What new type of monarchy expanded the power in the hands of the king in BOTH land and maritime empires?

Czar Catherine's policy of expelling Jewish peoples and forcing them into the Pale of Settlement is an example of...

"Civil Service Examinations" of the Qing Dynasty would be an example of how land-based empires_________.

Tax farming often led to increased corruption but also allowed for....