1. Islamic Empires
APWH: Ch28 – Mr. Mims

2. What Mughal ruler built the Taj Mahal
What Mughal ruler built the Taj Mahal? What was the purpose of this building?

3. The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires all came from what nomadic tribe?

4. Who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire?

5. What is the term that refers to Muslim religious warriors?

6. What was the Ottoman institution that provided Balkan slaves for the formation of an elite army? What was this army known as?

7. What Ottoman ruler captured Constantinople?

8. In what century did the Ottomans capture Syria and Egypt?

9. In what battle did Suleyman kill the king of Hungary (sorry Bori)?

10. What advancement is Khayr al-Din Barbarossa Pasha known for within the Ottoman Empire?

12. What is Twelver Shiism?

13. Safavids traced their ancestry back to the leader Safi al-Din, who was what religion?

14. Which Safavid leader converted to Twelver Islam?

15. Which group did Shah Ismail receive his greatest support for his conversion to Twelver Shiism?

16. Who was the leader of the Safavid empire at its peak?

17. What was Zahir al-Din Muhammad’s (Babur the Tiger) main inspiration for conquering India?

18. Who is considered to have displayed the most religious toleration during Mughal rule?

19. What did Akbar create that all could worship?

20. What was Jizya? And who abolished it?

21. What did Suleyman the Magnificent called on Sinan Pasha to create?

22. The Ottomans took the the Church of Holy Wisdom known as
The Ottomans took the the Church of Holy Wisdom known as ... And it became a…

23. What Islamic city was considered the most precious jewel for urban architectural development?

24. What is the capital city that Akbar built?

25. Why was Shah Jahan unable to finish the construction of the Taj Mahal?

26. Who was responsible for the Book of Seafaring?