Quiz: Major Empires And Cultures In World History

16 Questions | By Hcps-smithre | Updated: Mar 17, 2022 | Attempts: 1156

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Quiz on some of the major empires in World History. The ones in this quiz are the Ottoman Empire, Japan, the Mughal Empire, and China.

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1.

Where was the Ottoman Empire originally located?
- A.
  
  Turkey and Greece
- B.
  
  Russia and Mongolia
- C.
  
  Italy and Northern Africa
- D.
  
  Southwest Africa
2.

What is the Peninsula Greece is on called?
- A.
  
  Iberian
- B.
  
  Alaskan
- C.
  
  Balkan
- D.
  
  Russian
3.

What was Turkey called at the time of the Ottoman Empire?
- A.
  
  Persia
- B.
  
  Turkey (duh)
- C.
  
  Anatolia
- D.
  
  It was part of Greece, so it was called Greece
4.

The Ottoman Empire expanded to , , and .
5.

Where was the Ottoman Empire's capital? What is it's modern name?
- A.
  
  Istanbul/Bosporous
- B.
  
  Constantinople/Istanbul
- C.
  
  Bosporus/Constantinople
- D.
  
  Marmara/Bosporous
6.

What religion did the Ottomans practice?
- A.
  
  Zoroastrianism
- B.
  
  Christianity
- C.
  
  Islam
- D.
  
  Sikhism
7.

What did the Ottomans NOT trade?
- A.
  
  Ottomans
- B.
  
  Silk
- C.
  
  Spices
- D.
  
  Coffee
- E.
  
  Ceramics
8.

Where was the Mughal Empire?
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  Mongolia
- C.
  
  Iran
- D.
  
  India
9.

What religion was brought to India by the Mughals?
- A.
  
  Islam
- B.
  
  Christianity
- C.
  
  Hinduism
- D.
  
  Buddhism
10.

What two religions did Sikhism spring out of?
- A.
  
  Judaism/Christianity
- B.
  
  Islam/Christianity
- C.
  
  Hinduism/Islam
- D.
  
  Buddhism/Hinduism
11.

built the Taj Mahal.
12.

Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?
- A.
  
  A tomb for his son, who died before ascending the throne
- B.
  
  A monument to his power and glory
- C.
  
  Don't know don't care
- D.
  
  A tomb for his favorite wife.
13.

, , and set up trading posts in India
14.

What did the Europeans NOT want from the Chinese? (Hint: YET)
- A.
  
  Silk
- B.
  
  Guns
- C.
  
  Spices
- D.
  
  Porcelain
15.

What is the name for a Japanese military and political officer?
- A.
  
  Emporer
- B.
  
  Shogun
- C.
  
  Samurai
- D.
  
  I don't really know what you're talking about
16.

What religion was NOT practiced in Japan?
- A.
  
  Buddhism
- B.
  
  Hinduism
- C.
  
  Shintoism