Muslim World

The Safavids, the Mughals and the Ottomans

Directions:Use pages 506-523 to answer the questions about each empire on

the slides that follow.

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Safavids = p.514-515Ottomans = p.507– 511Mughal = p.516-523

Using the internet, find a map of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman. Cut and paste the map into the box.

The Ottoman Empire includes what modern day countries?

What technology help the Ottomans build their vast empire?

According to the book, what was Mehmed II’s “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?

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)

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?

Ottoman Arts and Architecture

(search internet to find 3 examples)

What qualities characterized this empires art and architecture?Identify which the elements borrowed from other cultures (use internet)http://www.theottomans.org/english/art_culture/index.asphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_the_Ottoman_Empire#Architecture

What different forms of art were made by the Ottomans? (pottery? carpets?)

Post a map of the geographical extent of Safavid Empire under Shah Abbas

The Safavid Empire includes what modern day country?

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?

Write a paragraph that highlights key features of the

Golden Age of the Safavids. Make sure to discuss reforms, Architecture, cultural blending, art…..

Safavid Arts and Architecture

(search internet to find 3 examples)

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_safa.htm

What different forms of art were made by the Safavids? (p.515)

Post map of geographical extent of Mughal Empire under Babur

The Mughal Empire includes which modern day countries?

Post map of geographical extent of Mughal Empire under Akbar the Great

Where does Akbar extend the borders to?

How did Akbar the Great demonstrate his religious tolerance?

How were Akbar and Suleyman Similar in their treatment of non-Muslims?

How did Akbar the Great increase law and order in the empire?

Mughal Arts and Architecture

(search internet to find 3 examples)

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)

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.