Unit 10.1 - Ottoman vs. Mughal Empire

Ottoman Empire: Trading

- Controlled the trade around the Mediterranean

- Made them wealthy

- Began to lose money and power in the Americas

Ottoman Empire: Tolerance

- Tolerated other religions inside of the ______ Empire

- Gave political jobs to Muslims

- Christians and Jews had to pay additional taxes

Ottoman Empire: Political Organization

Led by Sultan (king)

- Held absolute power

Mughal Empire: Trading

Traded with the British

- Loved interacting with and trading with foreigners

Mughal Empire: Tolerance

______ were Muslim

- Most tolerated Hindus

- By the end of ____ rule, Muslims and Hindus did not like each other

Mughal Empire: Political Organization

Led by an emperor that held absolute power

Symbol of Hindus

Symbol of Muslims

Explain the geographic context for the Ottoman Empire's power.

The Ottoman Empire was located along the Mediterranean Sea. This allowed them to control all the trade along this route, making them wealthy and powerful.