1. Exploring Concepts Empire Strengths Weaknesses Mongol
Strong riders, horses, weapons, army, leaders, communication
Respect for other’s beliefs; willingness to learn skills from others
Lived in a harsh climate, lost unity as the empire grew larger, lost discipline as a fighting force

2. Declining conquest growth hurt economy
Empire
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ottoman
Unified by religious laws
Educated top soldiers & administrators
Tolerated non-Muslims
Brought stability to conquered people
Made rich conquests
Traded & expanded
Reformed laws
Made beautiful buildings
Expanded literature
Declining conquest growth hurt economy
Lost trade routes, revenues, control over janissaries and strength of central leadership

3. Empire
Strengths
Weaknesses
Mughal
Wise, kind, leadership of Babur
Tolerance
Respect for learning, cultural growth, good government, tax reforms under Akbar
Good government with his successors
Development of architecture
Military expenses drained treasury
Treatment of Hindus caused 25 years of war
Rulers lost land
Administration & economy grew weak