1. The founding of the Mughal Empire had much less direct connection to Islam than did the founding of the Ottoman and Safavid empires.
- True
- False
2. Which of the following is true of the characteristics of the dynastic state in the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires?
Multiple Choice
- Conquering of new lands was rarely followed by an official extension of Islam, though it often happened naturally through spread by its followers.
- The rulers of each empire were often disconnected from command of their armies, which often caused failures of loyalty by military commanders.
- The empires were all created by military conquest and were considered to be owned by the emperors of each state.
- Although they were nominal followers of Islam, the emperors did not draw any ruling authority by association with it.
- Although nominally followers of Islam, neither the Ottoman nor the Mughal emperors actually practiced it while in power.
4. What Islamic city was one of the most precious jewels in terms of urban architectural development, still referred to by its inhabitants as “half the world”?
Multiple Choice
- Istanbul
- Bursa
- Delhi
- Isfahan
- Alexandria
14. The Ottoman Empire saw great expansion of population after 1600, while Mughal and Safavid numbers remained stagnant.
- True
- False