Part 1: Fill out the chart below with 2 - 3 examples of the cultural and political significance of
either the Ottoman, Mughal, or Safavid empires (your choice). Make sure you are using
complete sentences.
Islamic Gunpowder Empire Chosen: Ottomans
Cultural Significance Ottoman architecture helped define the
culture of the time. Ottomans were the
main cause of major spread of Islam.
Political Significance The Ottomans copied many aspects of
Byzantine political structure,
especially imperial rule. The Ottomans
administered their lands through local
rulers called pashas
Part 2: Complete the below Venn Diagram comparing the three Islamic Gunpowder Empires.
Make sure that you have at least 2 details for each portion of the venn diagram. Bullet points
are fine, but make sure you have complete thoughts.
- Women had greater freedom under the
Ottomans than in other Muslim nations
- Religious freedom under a tax.
Both were originally dominated by warrior aristocracies
Both declined in 1700
Workshops
Ruled by a Encouraged Produce many
Sultan Trade Products
All Muslim
Hindu Population Empires Safavid blended
Chinese, Muslim, and Persian
Child Marriage Styles
-Religious Tolerance - Muslims in this dynasty were
-Women rights Sh’ea
