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What religious differences existed between the Ottomans and the Safavids?

The janissaries, the elite fighting force of the Ottoman army, were composed primarily by ______.

World History Section 8.4

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The janissaries, the elite fighting force of the Ottoman army, were composed primarily by ______.
mercenaries hired from European lands
seasoned soldiers from past conflicts
young boys taken as prisoners of war
young Ottoman boys selected from the most elite families in the empire
2
What religious differences existed between the Ottomans and the Safavids?
The Safavids were Shiite Muslims and the Ottomans were Sunni Muslims.
The Ottomans tolerated other religious beliefs and the Safavids did not.
The Ottomans were Muslims while the Safavids were Christians.
The Ottomans were Muslims while the Safavids were zoroastrians
3
What is the primary reason given for why Istanbul become one of the greatest trading capitals of the world?
The city was located on major trade routes between Europe, Africa, & Asia.
The absence of conflict allowed for increased economic activity
European merchants loved to visit the cultural attractions in the city.
Increased wealth resulted in increased demand for luxury goods.
4
The Ottomans used canons to conquer the city of Constantinople; the city was renamed _____ and became their new capital.
Carthage
Mecca
Cairo
Istanbul
5
What technological advancement led to the success of the Ottoman and Safavid empires?
development of improved iron plows for increased agricultural production
improvements in concrete technology for use in large building projects
the use of gunpowder applied to military technology
implementation of a money economy based on the use of credit