Why were the ottomans such successful conquerors

W3D2 TERMS & NAMES Briefly explain the importance of each of the following to the Ottoman, Safavid, or Mughal empires. 1. Suleyman 2. devshirme 3. janissary 4. shah 5. Shah Abbas the Lawgiver 6. Akbar 7. Sikh 8. Taj Mahal MAIN IDEAS ​The Ottomans Build a Vast Empire Section 1 (pages 507–511) 9. Why were the Ottomans such successful conquerors? 10. How did Mehmed the Conqueror show his tolerance of other cultures? 11. Why was Selim’s capture of Mecca, Medina, and Cairo so significant? Case Study: Cultural Blending Section 2 (pages 512–515) 12. What are some of the causes of cultural blending in the Safavid Empire? 13. In what ways did the Safavids weave foreign ideas into their culture? The Mughal Empire in India Section 3 (pages 516–523) 14. In what ways did Akbar defend religious freedom during his reign? 15. How did Akbar’s successors promote religious conflict in the empire? Discussion question -

As Islamic empires grew from about 1300-1700, which empire do you believe was the most

influential and why? Choose from the Ottomans, Safavids, or Mughals, and defend your

choice well with historical evidence and support.

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W3D5 Choose 1 of the following topics 1. Mayan Calendar​ - this calendar was influential not only when it was developed but since then until December, 21, 2012, when the world was supposed to end. Do some

investigation into the development of it and the people responsible (address the

investigative questions of who, what, when, and where). Then, address both how and why

the calendar was so influential and the impact it had on the world.

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2. Taj Mahal​ - Do some basic research and address the investigative questions of who, what, when, and where about this amazing architectural structure. Then, address the how

and why component related to the influence and impact of the structure on the world both

then and now.

Rubric - total 20 marks

1. Basic information of the choice (who, what, when, where) - 8 marks

2. Influence and impact of the choice (why, how) - 7 marks

3. Creativity, aesthetics, organization, and professionalism of submitted work

5 marks