Muslim World

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Muslim World
1400-1700's
The Safavids, the Mughals and the Ottomans
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DirectionsUse pages 506-523 to answer the
questions about each empire on the slides that
follow.

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Safavids p.514-515 Ottomans p.507 511 Mughal
p.516-523
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Ottoman Empire
Using the internet, find a map of the Ottoman
Empire under Suleiman. Cut and paste the map into
the box.
Geography
The Ottoman Empire includes what modern day
countries?
What technology help the Ottomans build their
vast empire?
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According to the book, what was Mehmed IIs
dramatic feat?
Stop and Think How would this feat help to
1. Improve the lives of those who live under
Ottoman control? 2. Help to continue the
spread of Islam?
Expansion
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Who is Suleyman? What are Three achievements of
Suleyman during his reign. 1. 2. 3. What
were millets and how integral do you think they
were to Ottoman success? Why do you think
Suleyman was given the name lawgiver?(Read
History Makers box on p. 510)
Law and Governance
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Religion
The Ottoman sultan had his own personal elite
military force loyal to him alone known as the
janissaries. What religion were the janissaries?
What were there religious origins?
Why would Christian parents want their sons to be
taken by the Muslim sultan?
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What qualities characterized this empires art and
architecture? Identify which the elements
borrowed from other cultures (use
internet) http//www.theottomans.org/english/art_c
ulture/index.asp http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult
ure_of_the_Ottoman_EmpireArchitecture What
different forms of art were made by the Ottomans?
(pottery? carpets?)
Art
Ottoman Arts and Architecture (search internet to
find 3 examples)
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Safavid Empire
Geography
Post a map of the geographical extent of Safavid
Empire under Shah Abbas
The Safavid Empire includes what modern day
country?
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The Safavids followed the ___________ branch of
Islam. Why did the Safavids concentrate on
building a large army? How did religion
influence the relationship between the Safavids
and the Ottoman Empire? What reforms took
place under the rule of Shah Abbas?
Religion
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Write a paragraph that highlights key features of
the Golden Age of the Safavids. Make sure to
discuss reforms, Architecture, cultural blending,
art..
Law and Governance
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What qualities characterized this empires art and
architecture? Identify which the elements
borrowed from other cultures (use internet and
book) http//www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/safa/hd_saf
a.htm What different forms of art were made by
the Safavids? (p.515)
Art
Safavid Arts and Architecture (search internet to
find 3 examples)
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Mughal Empire
Geography
Post map of geographical extent of Mughal Empire
under Babur
Post map of geographical extent of Mughal Empire
under Akbar the Great
Where does Akbar extend the borders to?
The Mughal Empire includes which modern day
countries?
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How did Akbar the Great demonstrate his religious
tolerance?
Religion
How were Akbar and Suleyman Similar in their
treatment of non-Muslims?
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How did Akbar the Great increase law and order in
the empire?
Law and Governance
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What qualities characterized this empires art and
architecture? (p. 522) Identify which the
elements borrowed from other cultures (p.
522) What different forms of art were made by the
Mughals? (p.522)
Art
Mughal Arts and Architecture (search internet to
find 3 examples)
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SUMMARY For each question, discuss each of the
three empires in your response for full credit.
Use complete sentences
What impact did religion have on governing each
of the three empires?
Why was it beneficial to treat conquered people
with respect?
Why do you think that the three empires from the
reading did not unite into one huge Islamic
Empire? Give reasons for your response.