1. According to Çelebi’s own writing, what three cities were his top priority travel
destinations? Did he ever visit these places?
2. What does Çelebi’s description of the royal procession in Constantinople tell readers
about his opinion of his own city?
3. What ritual do pilgrims observe as they enter Medina?
4. How did the Ottomans gain power to spread throughout eastern Europe, northern
Africa, and Arab lands?
5. What details in the text explain why the Europeans gave Süleyman the title “the
Magnificent”? What details explain why the Ottomans called him “Süleyman the
Lawgiver”?
6. Along what bodies of water did the Ottoman Empire extend?
7. How did the similarities and differences between the Safavids and Ottomans lead
to their constant struggle for power?
8. What lands were in dispute between the Safavids and the Ottomans?
9. How did the lives of women change after Shah Abbas died? Why did this change
occur?
10. Describe signs of weakness in the Ottoman military and economy in the 17th
century.
11. Why did calligraphy and illustrated books remain a priority in Ottoman art?
12. Why were Ottoman textiles popular in Europe?
13. How did Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance help the Mughals maintain control
of India?
14. What was the result of the Mughal policy of granting tax-exempt status to new
settlements?
15. How did Nur Jahan’s foreign and domestic trade policies support the diffusion of
cultures?
16. What were some of the greatest Qing accomplishments?
17. By how much did the Qing Empire expand from the size of the previous Ming
dynasty?
18. How did Qing trade practices with Europeans turn the balance of trade in China’s
favor?
19. Why did the Tokugawa shoguns decide to seclude Japan from Europeans?
20. Why did population growth become a problem in the 18th century, and how did the
Tokugawa government seek to solve the problem?
21. What was one effect of the Tokugawa government’s attempts to increase control
over commerce?
22. How did the policy of alternate attendance help the Tokugawa shoguns maintain control over the daimyo and prevent rebellion?
23. How did the Jesuits initially gain influence and popularity in Japan, and why were they eventually expelled from the country?
24. What impact did the arrival of Portuguese traders have on Japan's economy and society?
25. How did the influx of silver from the Americas affect the economy and society of East Asia during the Ming and Qing dynasties?
26. What role did Zheng He play in Ming China's maritime expeditions, and what impact did these expeditions have on China's relations with foreign countries?
27. How did the Zhengde Emperor's extravagance and neglect of state affairs contribute to the decline of the Ming dynasty?
28. What factors led to the rise of the Manchu people and the establishment of the Qing dynasty in China?
29. How did the Qing dynasty attempt to maintain control over Tibet and Mongolia?
30. What were the main causes of the downfall of the Qing dynasty in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
I need answers not more questions
I'm sorry for the confusion. Here are the answers to the questions you provided in your initial query:
1. According to Çelebi’s own writing, his top priority travel destinations were Damascus, Mecca, and Medina. He eventually visited these places.
2. Çelebi's description of the royal procession in Constantinople shows that he had a high opinion of his own city, expressing awe and admiration for the grandeur and magnificence of the procession.
3. Pilgrims entering Medina observe the ritual of removing one of their shoes as a sign of respect and humility.
4. The Ottomans gained power and expanded their empire by utilizing military conquests, strategic alliances, and diplomacy.
5. Europeans called Süleyman "the Magnificent" due to his military victories, cultural achievements, and architectural projects. The Ottomans called him "Süleyman the Lawgiver" because of his legal reforms and emphasis on justice.
6. The Ottoman Empire extended along the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Red Sea.
7. The Safavids and Ottomans struggled for power due to their differing religious beliefs (Shia vs Sunni) and competition over territory and resources.
8. The lands in dispute between the Safavids and Ottomans included parts of Iraq, Azerbaijan, and the Caucasus region.
9. After Shah Abbas died, the lives of women changed as restrictions were placed on their activities and participation in public life increased due to the decline and decentralization of Safavid power.
10. Signs of weakness in the Ottoman military and economy in the 17th century included declining tax revenues, military defeats, and corruption within the government and military.
11. Calligraphy and illustrated books remained a priority in Ottoman art as they were seen as essential forms of cultural expression and were valued for their aesthetic and educational qualities.
12. Ottoman textiles were popular in Europe due to their high quality, vibrant colors, and intricate designs, which appealed to European tastes and fashion trends.
Please let me know if you need further clarification or more information.
I also need 13 through 21
Of course, here are the answers to questions 13 through 21:
13. Akbar's policy of religious tolerance helped the Mughals maintain control of India by fostering stability and reducing religious conflicts, which allowed Akbar to consolidate power and gain support from diverse religious communities.
14. The result of the Mughal policy of granting tax-exempt status to new settlements was the encouragement of population growth and economic development in these areas.
15. Nur Jahan's foreign and domestic trade policies supported the diffusion of cultures by promoting trade and cultural exchange with European and Persian merchants, which enriched Mughal society and economy.
16. Some of the greatest Qing accomplishments included the consolidation of Chinese territory, the expansion of the empire's borders, the establishment of a centralized bureaucracy, and the development of arts and culture.
17. The Qing Empire expanded significantly from the size of the previous Ming dynasty, adding territories in Manchuria, Mongolia, Tibet, and Taiwan.
18. Qing trade practices with Europeans turned the balance of trade in China's favor by promoting the export of Chinese goods, such as silk and tea, while importing limited quantities of European goods, resulting in a trade surplus for China.
19. The Tokugawa shoguns decided to seclude Japan from Europeans due to concerns about foreign influence, religious conflicts, and the threat of colonization, leading to the implementation of the policy of sakoku or isolation.
20. Population growth became a problem in 18th-century Japan due to limited arable land and resources, leading the Tokugawa government to implement policies such as land redistribution, family planning measures, and urban development to address the issue.
21. One effect of the Tokugawa government's attempts to increase control over commerce was the consolidation of power in the hands of the shogunate and samurai class, leading to greater social stability but also stifling economic growth and innovation.
I hope these answers are helpful. Let me know if you need further assistance.