The Ottomans built a large empire in western Asia, North Africa, and parts of Europe. The Safavids came to power in Persia and Central Asia, while the Moguls unified India. The following will be discussed in this chapter: The Ottoman Empire, the rule of the Safavids, the grandeur of the Moguls. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: The Ottoman Empire Section 2: The Rule of the Safavids Section 3: The Grandeur of the Moguls Visual Summary Chapter Intro How do Muslims celebrate their beliefs? Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, was built during the Mogul Empire. The Muslims shown here are offering prayers during the celebration known as Eid-al-Fitr, or the Celebration of Breaking the Fast. In this chapter, you will learn more about the history and culture of Muslims. • What are the most widely practiced religions in the United States? • How do other religious groups practice their beliefs? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 The Ottoman Empire How could new weapons technology affect an empire’s growth? Chapter Intro 2 The Rule of the Safavids What factors help unify an empire? Chapter Intro 3 The Grandeur of the Moguls How does art reflect a country or an empire’s culture? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Competition Among Countries The Ottoman Empire grew strong as it expanded its borders. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary janissaries pashas gunpowder empire sultan harem grand vizier ulema Academic Vocabulary expand domain Section 1-Key Terms People and Places Anatolian Peninsula Bosporus Dardanelles Sea of Marmara Mehmed II Constantinople Sultan Selim I Jerusalem Makkah Madinah Sinan A B Section 1-Polling Question Do you think the rise and fall of empires depends on who has the most advanced weapons? A. Yes B. No Section 1 Rise of the Ottoman Turks Over a span of three hundred years, the Ottomans conquered the Byzantine Empire and expanded into western Asia, Africa, and Europe to create the Ottoman Empire. Section 1 In the late thirteenth century, the Ottoman Empire was established on the Anatolian Peninsula under the leader Osman. The Ottoman Turks expanded west and controlled the straits of Bosporus and the Dardanelles, which connected the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara, and the Aegean Sea. .
