Muslim Empires Unit 2, SSWH 12 a

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Muslim EmpiresUnit 2, SSWH 12 a b
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What were the origins and contributions of the
Ottomans, Safavid, and Mughal empires?
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a. Describe the geographical extent of the
Ottoman Empire during the rule of Suleyman the
Magnificent, the Safavid Empire during the reign
of Shah Abbas I, and the Mughal Empire during the
reigns of Babur and Akbar. b. Explain the ways
in which these Muslim empires influenced
religion, law, and the arts in their parts of the
world.
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Ottoman Empire(Modern Turkey)

• Suleyman-Known as the Magnificent for his court
  cultural achievements, created a law code
• Conquers parts of Europe, Asia, Africa
• Simplified taxation govt., everyone wanted in
  the army education
• Toleration Christians Jews (1 god Holy Book)
• Cultures (religion, art, architecture, language,
  trade) spread

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Safavid Empire(Ancient Persia/Modern Iran)

• Shah Abbas I, Golden Age (time of prosperity)
• Changed the army (based on loyalty not just a
  job)
• Punished corruption within the govt, also brought
  foreigners to work in the govt.
• Religious toleration, which increased trade, art,
  culture

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Mughal Empire(Modern India)

• Babur brilliant general, formed Mughal Empire
• Akbar means Greatest One a Liberal Ruler
  (grandson of Babur)
• Had an extensive army used it, religious
  freedom
• Abolished tax on Hindu pilgrims non-Muslims
• Govt. run by different foreign officials
• Developed a style of architecture
• Both Safavid and Ottoman declined (poor
  leadership)

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Muslim Influence

• Religion
• Tolerant, most empires allowed practicing of
  their own religion
• Few had to pay taxed because of religious beliefs
• Law
• Suleyman created a law code to handle both
  criminal civil actions

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Continued

• Art
• Calligraphy beautiful handwriting
• Architecture was the greatest way to show
  blending of cultures
• Each empire was tolerant which encourage
  foreigners to travel bring new ideas of culture
  with them

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Kinfolk

• What do the Ottomans, Safavid, and Mughal empires
  have in common?
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