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| Compare the Ottoman and Mughal empires and economies. |
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Definition
| Ottoman: economy not strong because westerners went around them. Religiously tolerant Mughal: Booming economy by trading with the west. Became less religiously tolerant. Beat up on Hindu majority. Decline fully when taken over by western countries i.e. Britain |
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| What areas were controlled by the Ottoman Empire? |
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Definition
| Serbia, Bulgaria, South east Europe, Parts of Iraq and Arabia (Mecca, Medina), Egypt, and North Africa |
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Term
| What made the Ottoman Empire vulnerable after the 16th century? |
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Definition
Leaders being taken in by sexual pleasures and therefore being less effective. Also they could not conquer any new lands |
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Term
How did Ottoman rule of the mid-east compare to previous Arab rule? |
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Definition
| Used Arab slaves which was against Quran. Both Conquerors and Tolerant of different religions |
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Term
| What language did the early Mughal rulers promote? Does it still exist? |
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Definition
The language is called Urdu or Hindustiani. It is composed of the Persian language and has elements of Turkish and Hindi. Still exists in Pakistan |
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| Why did some Indians prefer British to Mughal rule in the 18th century? |
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Definition
They were tolerant unlike the muslims who ruled before them. They let Indian princes rule a fair amount of land. |
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