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Who was Ismail I?
Founder of the Safavid Empire, who made Shia Islam the official religion.
Who were the Romanovs?
The ruling dynasty of the Russian Empire.
Who were the Manchus?
The founders of the Qing Dynasty in China.
Who were the Incas?
The people who founded the Incan Empire.
Who were the Mexica?
The people who founded the Aztec Empire.
Who was the Tokugawa Shogunate?
The founders of Tokugawa Japan.
Compare the Mughal and Ottoman Empires.
Both were Muslim empires, but the Mughal Empire was in South Asia and known for cultural achievements, while the Ottoman Empire was in Southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and known for its centralized government and diverse population.
Compare the Qing and Ming Empires.
Both were in China, but the Ming was founded by Han Chinese and known for the Great Wall, while the Qing was founded by Manchus and known for its multicultural state.
Compare Trading Post and Colonial Empires.
Trading Post Empires focused on trade centers, while Colonial Empires involved conquering and settling land.
Compare the Spanish and Portuguese Empires.
Both were global maritime empires, but the Spanish focused on the Americas and exploiting mineral resources, while the Portuguese focused on Africa and Asia and establishing trade routes.
Compare land-based and maritime empires' administrative systems.
Land-based empires used religious justification or military elites, while maritime empires relied on strong centralized governments for overseas control.
Compare social hierarchies based on race/culture and religion.
Race/culture hierarchies (like the Casta system) emphasized blood purity, while religion hierarchies (like the Millet system) emphasized religious affiliation.
Compare the British and Spanish Empires.
Both were global maritime empires, but the British Empire became the largest in history with territories on every continent, while the Spanish Empire declined earlier in the 18th century.
What caused the decline of the Songhai Empire?
Internal conflicts and Moroccan invasions led to its decline.
What caused the dissolution of the Russian Empire?
The Russian Revolution led to its dissolution.
What caused the dissolution of the Qing Empire?
The Xinhai Revolution led to its dissolution.
What caused the end of the Incan and Aztec Empires?
Conquest by the Spanish led to their downfall.
What caused the end of Tokugawa Japan?
The Meiji Restoration led to the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
What was the effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas?
Decline of indigenous populations, introduction of new crops/animals, and new trade routes.
What was the effect of the Ottoman Empire's decline?
The Ottoman Empire dissolved after WWI.