Unit 1 review

The Ottoman Empire grew and expanded after it conquered the

Byzantine Empire.

Both the Ottoman and Mughal empires

absorbed religious influences from other cultures.

Which items originated in the Americas and became European staples as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

corn, potatoes, chocolate, tomatoes

Which best explains how religious tolerance helped the Ottoman and Mughal Empires succeed?

By showing religious tolerance, both empires maintained stability and earned loyalty from different peoples.

Which explains why sultan Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire was called "Suleiman the Magnificent?"

He oversaw advances during a peak in the Empire's history.

What happened to American Indians after 1492?

Most perished from disease.

Which answer best describes the effects of the slave trade on the African people?

The population declined as a result of forceful removal from the continent and being killed in war.

What caused Europe's population to increase, to provoke its interest in trade, and provided its population with large amounts of gold and silver?

the Columbian Exchange