B. The Safavid Empire C. The Mughal Empire A. The Ottoman Empire

Gunpowder Empires Essential Question: What did the “gunpowder empires” (Ottomans, Safavids, & Mughals) have in common?

I. 1300 to 1700, three “gunpowder empires” dominated parts of Europe, Africa, & Asia B. The Safavid Empire C. The Mughal Empire A. The Ottoman Empire Three of the great empires of history—the Ottomans in Turkey, the Safavids in Persia, and the Mughals in India—emerged in the Muslim world between the 14th and the 18th centuries. As powerful societies moved to expand their empires, Turkish, Persian, Mongol, and Arab ways of life blended. The result was a flowering of Islamic culture that peaked in the 16th century. The rulers of all three great Muslim empires of this era based their authority on Islam. They based their power on strong armies, advanced technology, and loyal administrative officers.

D. These 3 empires were unique but shared some similarities: 1. All were able to conquer neighboring people because they formed strong armies using rifles & artillery Three of the great empires of history—the Ottomans in Turkey, the Safavids in Persia, and the Mughals in India—emerged in the Muslim world between the 14th and the 18th centuries. As powerful societies moved to expand their empires, Turkish, Persian, Mongol, and Arab ways of life blended. The result was a flowering of Islamic culture that peaked in the 16th century. The rulers of all three great Muslim empires of this era based their authority on Islam. They based their power on strong armies, advanced technology, and loyal administrative officers. 2. All were Islamic & ruled by Muslim leaders with well-organized gov’ts 3. All blended their culture with neighboring societies to create a high point of Islamic culture