The 16th Century Quiz without Europe

How much do you know about 16th century events that took place outside of Europe?

This is a supplement of this frontpage quiz.

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Last updated: October 2, 2020

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Sultan Selim I. expands this empire by 70%	Ottoman Empire
The same sultan also assumes this title, thereby claiming leadership of the Muslim world	Caliph
This empire, originally islamic, conquers most of the Indian subcontinent	Mughal
This "great" ruler of the same empire promotes education, the arts, and religious reconciliation	Akbar
Ismail I. becomes the first native ruler of this country after centuries under foreign powers	Iran
The same Ismail also made this branch of Islam his nation's official religion	Shia
Japan was troubled during the Sengoku Jidai, which means "Age of ____ States"	Warring
Guru Nanak establishes this Northern Indian religion	Sikhism
The Taíno culture, which had formerly ruled much of the Caribbean, is effectively wiped out by this disease	Smallpox
This Chinese dynasty imposes a sea ban to tackle piracy, turns more people into pirates	Ming

Level 64

Oct 2, 2020

Thank you for making this! I too was annoyed that the front page quiz consisted 100% of questions involving Europe.

Level 62

Oct 2, 2020

Just a little fact- Akbar is regarded as "great" only because he did not torture and oppress non-muslims unlike the other Mughals.

Level 78

Oct 2, 2020

Which is pretty great for his time. But it might also have to do with the military strength and great expansion of his empire, the flourishing economy, effective administration, diplomatic skills, progressive social reforms, the establishment of a great library, general promotion of education including women, and the sponsoring of artists.

Level 54

Oct 2, 2020

wow

Level 71

May 29, 2022

I typed "akhbar": transliteration always an issue. Should have tried more varieties.

Level 74

Jan 17, 2023

Great quiz, thank you!

Level 73

Jan 22, 2023

I just forgot how to spell Sikhism. I guessed on warring states and somehow got it.

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