Islamic Empires in the Early Modern World
What were names of the Islamic Empires after 1500AD? 1 2 3
Songhai Empire
Where was it located? Africa When does the empire end? In 1590 due to internal fighting
Trade from Africa What were the trade centers? Which major trade routes? What was exported? What was imported?
Trade from Africa What were the trade centers? Timbuktu and Gao Which major trade routes? Trans-Sahara What was exported? Slaves, Raw materials What was imported? Manufactured goods New food products (corn, peanuts)
The Ottoman Empire Where was it located? What was the capital city? Where did it expand? Religion? What about the European part of the empire?
Ottoman Empire
Where was it located? Asia Minor What was the capital city? Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) Where did it expand? Southwest Asia Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula North Africa
Religion? Islam What about the European part of the empire? Islamic religion as a unifying force that accepted other religions (Orthodox Christian) Trade? Ceramics and Coffee How was the empire strategically located? It is the gateway to the East
Mughal India
The battle of Panipat (1526) and the death of Sultan Ibrāhīm, the last of the Lōdī Sultans of Delhi Source: Unknown Artist, late 16 th Century Questions to answer: What do you literally see? What is happening? Do you think this is a reliable source?
Mughal Empire Where was it located? North India Its leaders are descendent from the: Mongols
Contributions 1. Religion: Spread Islam to India 2. Art and Architecture: Taj Mahal 3. Trade a. Establishment of European trading outposts
Dochalla (shawl), 18th century, Kashmir, cotton and silk twill weave
Look at the shawl on her shoulders. How do ideas for fabric travel? Alfred Stevens, Will You Go Out with Me, Fido?, 1859,
Contributions 1. Religion: Spread Islam to India 2. Art and Architecture: Taj Mahal 3. Trade a. Establishment of European trading outposts b. Influence of Indian textiles on British textile industry
Trade with Europe: Who? Portugal, England, and the Netherlands How? Established coastal ports in India Southern India traded silks, spices, and gems
On a piece of notebook paper answer the following questions with complete sentences: 1.How do ideas spread around the world? 2.How can the Ottoman Empire control trade between Europe and East Asia? 3.How did the Mughal Empire trade with European nations? 4.Give three examples of how Indian ideas spread to Europe.