Module 14 Quiz

Timur Lenk destroyed many enemies but his empire lacked the foundation to survive his own death.

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False

True

Which of the following best describes Timur Lenk? (Select all that apply.)

A. He was an excellent military commander but lacked administrative skills.

B. He campaigned against the Golden Horde of Russia, the Ottomans, the Delhi Sultanate, and the Chinese empire.

C. He brought an end to the Byzantine Empire by successfully taking Constantinople

D. He built the beautiful capital city of Samarkand for his empire.

A. He was an excellent military commander but lacked administrative skills.

B. He campaigned against the Golden Horde of Russia, the Ottomans, the Delhi Sultanate, and the Chinese empire.

D. He built the beautiful capital city of Samarkand for his empire.

Which statement best describes the effects of Akbar's religious tolerance? (Select all that apply.)

A. Muslim rebellions broke out against his rule.

B. None of these

C. Akbar eventually started his own religion that incorporated practices from several religious faiths.

D. Akbar allowed non-Muslims to hold high offices within his empire.

A. Muslim rebellions broke out against his rule.

C. Akbar eventually started his own religion that incorporated practices from several religious faiths.

D. Akbar allowed non-Muslims to hold high offices within his empire.

The Sikh religion blended and synthesized aspects of Hinduism, Islam, and Confucianism.

True

False

False

Which statement best describes Suleiman the Magnificent? (Select all that apply.)

A. He was an intellectual who was eager to incorporate Turkish, Persian, and Byzantine cultural achievements.

B. After multiple failed campaigns in central Europe, he concluded that the region was beyond his ability to conquer.

C. He played a role in European politics by supporting Protestants against Catholics during the Reformation.

D. He was known for his laws and attempted to adapt Shari'ah to the Ottomans' multi-ethnic empire.

A. He was an intellectual who was eager to incorporate Turkish, Persian, and Byzantine cultural achievements.

B. After multiple failed campaigns in central Europe, he concluded that the region was beyond his ability to conquer.

C. He played a role in European politics by supporting Protestants against Catholics during the Reformation.

D. He was known for his laws and attempted to adapt Shari'ah to the Ottomans' multi-ethnic empire.

- All of the above

Which of the following refers to the Ottoman slave-soldiers who had been forced to convert to Islam as children?

A. Vezirs

B. Janissaries

C. Fatwas

D. Kanuns

B. Janissaries

How was the Safavid Empire different from the Ottoman Empire? (Select all that apply.)

A. The Safavids emphasized religious tolerance and refused to fight against their fellow Muslims.

B. The Safavids claimed descent from Ali and embraced Shi'ite Islam.

C. The Safavids never became a significant regional power.

D. None of these

B. The Safavids claimed descent from Ali and embraced Shi'ite Islam.

The Ottomans continued the Byzantine tradition of caesaropapism.

True

False

True

Which of the following is true about Ottoman society? (Select all that apply.)

A. Privilege was based on merit and performance rather than on one's birth.

B. The Ottomans continued the Byzantine tradition of caesaropapism.

C. The Ottomans believed that all land belonged to the state; it could be given out to loyal soldiers and officials, but it reverted to the state when they died.

D. The Ottomans were less motivated by religious zeal when dealing with their enemies.

A. Privilege was based on merit and performance rather than on one's birth.

B. The Ottomans continued the Byzantine tradition of caesaropapism.

C. The Ottomans believed that all land belonged to the state; it could be given out to loyal soldiers and officials, but it reverted to the state when they died.

D. The Ottomans were less motivated by religious zeal when dealing with their enemies.

- All of the above

What factors led to the establishment of the Mughal dynasty in India? (Select all that apply.)

A. Forces from Suleiman the Magnificent aided the Muslim conquest of India.

B. Timur Lenk's invasion devastated the Delhi Sultanate.

C. Babur could not retain control over Samarkand and decided to try to conquer someplace else.

D. Babur embraced the use of firearms in battle.

B. Timur Lenk's invasion devastated the Delhi Sultanate.

C. Babur could not retain control over Samarkand and decided to try to conquer someplace else.

D. Babur embraced the use of firearms in battle.