L 5.6.2 Test (CST): The Rise of the World's First Global Age: 1450 to 1750 Question 19 of 20
Which statement describes a major difference between the Ottoman and
Safavid empires?
A. The Ottoman Empire was controlled by Sunni Muslims, while the
Safavid Empire was ruled by Shia Muslims.
O B. The Ottoman Empire was known as a "gunpowder empire," while
the Safavid Empire never developed gunpowder.
C. The Ottoman Empire persecuted religious minorities, while the
Safavid Empire was built on religious tolerance.
D. The Ottoman Empire discouraged the development of Sikhism,
while the Safavid Empire encouraged it.