Empires Expand - AP World History: Modern
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Identify the ruler who expanded the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent.
Identify the ruler who expanded the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent.
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Aurangzeb. Extended Mughal rule into southern India during his reign.
Aurangzeb. Extended Mughal rule into southern India during his reign.
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What was the primary economic activity of the Ottoman Empire?
What was the primary economic activity of the Ottoman Empire?
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Trade and agriculture. Controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Trade and agriculture. Controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
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Identify the treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648.
Identify the treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648.
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Treaty of Westphalia. Established principles of state sovereignty and non-interference.
Treaty of Westphalia. Established principles of state sovereignty and non-interference.
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Which famous route was significant for trade between the East and West?
Which famous route was significant for trade between the East and West?
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Silk Road. Connected Asian and European markets for over 1000 years.
Silk Road. Connected Asian and European markets for over 1000 years.
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What empire was known for its use of qanats in agriculture?
What empire was known for its use of qanats in agriculture?
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Persian Empire. Underground irrigation channels supported agriculture in arid regions.
Persian Empire. Underground irrigation channels supported agriculture in arid regions.
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Identify the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
Identify the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
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Augustus. Transformed Roman Republic into imperial system in 27 BCE.
Augustus. Transformed Roman Republic into imperial system in 27 BCE.
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Identify the empire known for the Colosseum in Rome.
Identify the empire known for the Colosseum in Rome.
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Roman Empire. Iconic amphitheater symbolized Roman engineering and entertainment.
Roman Empire. Iconic amphitheater symbolized Roman engineering and entertainment.
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Which empire was known for its advanced road systems in the Americas?
Which empire was known for its advanced road systems in the Americas?
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Inca Empire. Built extensive road network throughout the Andes mountains.
Inca Empire. Built extensive road network throughout the Andes mountains.
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What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
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Tenochtitlán. Island city built on Lake Texcoco in central Mexico.
Tenochtitlán. Island city built on Lake Texcoco in central Mexico.
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What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
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Constantinople. Strategic location controlling trade between Europe and Asia.
Constantinople. Strategic location controlling trade between Europe and Asia.
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Which empire was known for its architectural achievements such as the Taj Mahal?
Which empire was known for its architectural achievements such as the Taj Mahal?
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Mughal Empire. Built numerous monuments showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.
Mughal Empire. Built numerous monuments showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.
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What was the primary religion of the Safavid Empire?
What was the primary religion of the Safavid Empire?
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Shi'a Islam. Established to counter Sunni Ottoman and Mughal influence.
Shi'a Islam. Established to counter Sunni Ottoman and Mughal influence.
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What significant event marked the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
What significant event marked the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
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Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Ottoman conquest ended the last remnant of the Roman Empire.
Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Ottoman conquest ended the last remnant of the Roman Empire.
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Which European explorer's voyage marked the beginning of European colonization in the Americas?
Which European explorer's voyage marked the beginning of European colonization in the Americas?
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Christopher Columbus. 1492 voyage initiated permanent European contact with Americas.
Christopher Columbus. 1492 voyage initiated permanent European contact with Americas.
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Which empire is known for the creation of the Hagia Sophia?
Which empire is known for the creation of the Hagia Sophia?
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Byzantine Empire. Built as a Christian cathedral, later became a mosque.
Byzantine Empire. Built as a Christian cathedral, later became a mosque.
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What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
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Defense against invasions. Built to protect against northern nomadic invasions.
Defense against invasions. Built to protect against northern nomadic invasions.
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Identify the language that served as the lingua franca of the Roman Empire.
Identify the language that served as the lingua franca of the Roman Empire.
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Latin. Facilitated communication and administration across diverse territories.
Latin. Facilitated communication and administration across diverse territories.
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What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
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Istanbul. Former Constantinople, renamed after Ottoman conquest in 1453.
Istanbul. Former Constantinople, renamed after Ottoman conquest in 1453.
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Which empire was known for its policy of religious tolerance under Akbar?
Which empire was known for its policy of religious tolerance under Akbar?
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Mughal Empire. Akbar's policies promoted harmony among diverse religious groups.
Mughal Empire. Akbar's policies promoted harmony among diverse religious groups.
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Identify the empire that used the cuneiform script.
Identify the empire that used the cuneiform script.
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Sumerian Empire. Developed world's first known writing system around 3200 BCE.
Sumerian Empire. Developed world's first known writing system around 3200 BCE.
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Which empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history?
Which empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history?
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Mongol Empire. Stretched from Eastern Europe to Pacific Ocean at peak.
Mongol Empire. Stretched from Eastern Europe to Pacific Ocean at peak.
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What was the primary architectural style of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the primary architectural style of the Byzantine Empire?
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Byzantine architecture. Combined Roman engineering with Christian religious symbolism.
Byzantine architecture. Combined Roman engineering with Christian religious symbolism.
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Which empire was led by Suleiman the Magnificent during its golden age?
Which empire was led by Suleiman the Magnificent during its golden age?
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Ottoman Empire. Reached peak territorial expansion under his leadership.
Ottoman Empire. Reached peak territorial expansion under his leadership.
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What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?
What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?
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Greek. Continuation of Eastern Roman Empire after western collapse.
Greek. Continuation of Eastern Roman Empire after western collapse.
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Identify the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
Identify the first emperor of the Roman Empire.
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Augustus. Transformed Roman Republic into imperial system in 27 BCE.
Augustus. Transformed Roman Republic into imperial system in 27 BCE.
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Identify the primary architectural achievement of the Inca Empire.
Identify the primary architectural achievement of the Inca Empire.
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Machu Picchu. Mountain citadel demonstrates advanced Incan stonework and planning.
Machu Picchu. Mountain citadel demonstrates advanced Incan stonework and planning.
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Identify the empire known for the Colosseum in Rome.
Identify the empire known for the Colosseum in Rome.
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Roman Empire. Iconic amphitheater symbolized Roman engineering and entertainment.
Roman Empire. Iconic amphitheater symbolized Roman engineering and entertainment.
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Identify the empire that used the cuneiform script.
Identify the empire that used the cuneiform script.
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Sumerian Empire. Developed world's first known writing system around 3200 BCE.
Sumerian Empire. Developed world's first known writing system around 3200 BCE.
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Which empire is known for the creation of the Hagia Sophia?
Which empire is known for the creation of the Hagia Sophia?
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Byzantine Empire. Built as a Christian cathedral, later became a mosque.
Byzantine Empire. Built as a Christian cathedral, later became a mosque.
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Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
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Babur. Defeated the Delhi Sultanate at the Battle of Panipat.
Babur. Defeated the Delhi Sultanate at the Battle of Panipat.
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