Units 3

Ottoman Empire

The empire that used the Devshirme system to recruit Christian boys for military and civil service.

Shi’a Islam

The dominant religion in the Safavid Empire, distinguishing it from the Ottomans and Mughals.

Akbar

The Mughal ruler known for his policy of religious tolerance and promoting cultural integration.

Islamic architecture with Persian influences

The type of architecture the Mughal Empire is most famous for, exemplified by the Taj Mahal.

Ottoman Empire

The empire that expanded its territory to control much of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Gunpowder weapons

The innovation that helped the "Gunpowder Empires" (Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal) expand their territories.

Kangxi Emperor

The Qing emperor who expanded Chinese borders and reinforced Confucian traditions.

Safavid Empire

The empire that was in frequent conflict with the Ottoman Empire due to religious differences (Sunni vs. Shi’a).

Westernization

The process Peter the Great used to modernize Russia by reforming the military, government, and introducing European customs.

Millet system

The system used by the Ottoman Empire to manage its religiously diverse population, allowing religious minorities to govern themselves.

Janissaries

Elite soldiers and administrators in the Ottoman Empire, often recruited through the Devshirme system.

Suleymaniye Mosque

A significant architectural achievement of the Ottomans that symbolized their power.

Shah Abbas

The Safavid ruler known for strengthening the empire and moving the capital to Isfahan.

Mughal Empire

The empire that established control over India and blended Persian, Indian, and Islamic cultures.

Decline of the Gunpowder Empires

A major reason for their decline was the inability to keep up with European advancements in military technology and trade routes.