Question
MW Chapter 10 Sections 7 and 8
Section 8
Write a two- or three-sentence description of each Muslim empire
on the map. Consider including its location, religious affiliation,
leadership style, and effects of its rule on non-Muslims or
other empires.
Major Muslim Empires, 900-1500
EUROPE
1,000
2.000 miles
1,000
2,000 kilometers
Eckert ill Projection
ASIA
AFRICA
Ottoman Empire
Safavid Empire
Mughal Empire
City
Answer
The Ottoman Empire was located in modern-day Turkey and was Sunni Muslim. It was ruled by a sultan and had a centralized government. Non-Muslims were allowed to practice their own religion but had to pay a tax.
The Safavid Empire was located in modern-day Iran and was Shia Muslim. It was ruled by a shah and had a centralized government. Non-Muslims were allowed to practice their own religion but were discriminated against.
The Mughal Empire was located in modern-day India and was Sunni Muslim. It was ruled by an emperor and had a centralized government. Non-Muslims were allowed to practice their own religion but were also discriminated against.