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HIST 112- World Civilization II C

1. What advantages did the Janissary Corps have over more traditional military units? Give examples.

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



2. Why was the capture of Constantinople such an important turning point in the expansion of the Ottoman Turks?

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Expansion of the Empire



3. What were the key institutions of the Ottoman state? How were the Ottomans influenced by Byzantine political traditions?

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The Nature of Turkish Rule



4. What rights and obligations did non-Muslims have in the Ottoman Empire? Provide examples.

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The Treatment of Minorities



5. What were the major social groups in Ottoman society? What was expected of each group?

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Social Classes



6. When and why did the Ottoman Empire begin to decline? Be specific.

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The Ottoman Empire: A Civilization in Decline?



7. What factors facilitated the rise of the Safavids?

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The Safavids



8. What role did the shah play in the Safavid state?

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Safavid Politics and Society



9. How did Akbar build on his father and grandfather’s accomplishments?

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The Founding of the Empire



10. Describe Akbar’s religious policies. How did religious tolerance serve his political purposes?

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Religion and the State



11. Why is the reign of Aurangzeb so controversial?

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Rule of Aurangzeb



12. What impact did the arrival of Europeans have on the Mughal state? On the Mughal economy?

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The Impact of European Power in India



13. What characterized the Indian economy under Mughal rule? Give examples.

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The Economy



14. How did the Mughals mix Indian and Persian traditions in their architecture?

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Architecture



15. How did Mughal rule contribute to cultural synthesis in India? Give examples.

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Society Under the Mughals: A Synthesis of Cultures



Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance.


16. Osman Turks

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



17. bey

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



18. sultan

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



19. Bosporus and Dardanelles

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



20. Janissaries

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



21. Golden Horn

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The Fall of Constantinople



22. Murad and the Battle of Kosovo

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



23. Serbs

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



24. Mehmet II, 1453, and Istanbul

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The Fall of Constantinople



25. pashas

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The Advance into Western Asia and Africa



26. Suleyman I the Magnificent

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Turkish Expansion in Europe



27. Battles of Mohács and Vienna

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Turkish Expansion in Europe



28. Topkapi and harem

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The Harem



29. devshirme

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The Harem



30. grand vizier

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Administration of the Government



31. caliph

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Administration of the Government



32. Shari'a

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Religion and Society in the Ottoman world



33. sipahis

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Administration of the Government



34. Mamluks

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Advance into Western Asia and Africa



35. millet

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The Treatment of Minorities



36. Sublime Porte

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The Harem



37. Blue Mosque

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Architecture



38. Safi al-Din and Shah Ismail

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The Safavids



39. Safavid

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The Safavids



40. Shah Abbas I the Great

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The Safavids



41. "red heads"

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The Safavids



42. Azerbaijan

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The Safavids



43. Shi'ite and Sunni

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The Safavids



44. Battle of Lepanto

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Turkish Expansion in Europe



45. pastoral peoples

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Social Classes



46. Babur

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The Founding of the Empire



47. Akbar

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The Founding of the Empire



48. Din-i-Ilahi

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Religion and the State



49. Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal

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The Reign of Shah Jahan



50. Nur Jahan

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Akbar’s Successors



51. zamindars

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Administrative Reforms



52. Hagia Sophia

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Architecture



53. Aurangzeb

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Rule of Aurangzeb



54. sati

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Rule of Aurangzeb



55. the Red Fort

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The Reign of Shah Jahan



56. carpet weaving

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Safavid Art and Literature



57. Fort William and Madras

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The Impact of European Power in India



58. Joseph Francis Dupleix and Sir Robert Clive

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The Impact of European Power in India



59. East India Company

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The Impact of European Power in India



60. Black Hole of Calcutta

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The Impact of European Power in India



61. the Taj Mahal

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Architecture



62. Vasco da Gama

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The Founding of an Empire



63. Tulsidas' Ramcaritimanas

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Literature



64. purdah

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The Position of Women



65. "gunpowder empires"

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The Mughal Dynasty: A “Gunpowder Empire”?



66. Siege weapons

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Comparative Essay: The Changing Face of War



67. It is accurate to state that the

a.

Osmanli Turks first consolidated their control of the southeastern part of the Balkans, given to them by the Seljuks.

b.

Ottoman Turks gained control of much of the Balkans before they took Constantinople.

c.

Yeni Cheri were a renowned group of Sufi mystics.

d.

Seljuk Turks conquered the Ottoman Turks.

e.

Fourth Crusade captured Constantinople from the Ottoman Turks.


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b

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1

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Expansion of the Empire



68. When Mehmet II succeeded to the Ottoman throne, he was determined to capture

a.

Serbia.

b.

Bulgaria.

c.

Constantinople.

d.

Venice.

e.

Vienna.


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c

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Expansion of the Empire



69. Before the Turkish capture of Constantinople,

a.

Murad I defeated the Serbs at the Battle of Kosovo.

b.

the Balkan population refused to assist Ottoman efforts in any way.

c.

Morocco was the only Mediterranean area controlled by the Spanish conquistadors.

d.

the last Byzantine emperor became a Lutheran in a bid for European support.

e.

Pope Innocent XII personally led a crusade to save the city for Christendom.


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a

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1

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



70. At the 1389 Battle of Kosovo,

a.

the Serbs defeated the Ottoman armies at Osman.

b.

Orkhan was able to defeat the Serbs and gain control of the Balkans.

c.

Murad's Janissaries defeated the Serbs, ending Serbian domination of the Balkans.

d.

the Serbian defeat created Ottoman hegemony over Abu Dhabi.

e.

the Serbs defeated the Bosnians at the Battle of Constance.


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c

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The Rise of the Ottoman Turks



71. Constantinople was captured by the

a.

Seljuk Turks, led by Suleyman the Magnificent.

b.

Ottoman Turks, led by Tamerlane.

c.

Safavids, under Shah Ismail.

d.

Ottoman Turks, headed by Mehmet II.

e.