New Empires

Painting of Suleiman The Magnificent,

Suleiman the Magnificent.
Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520 to 1566

As exploration and colonization linked the world, global trading patterns developed. This enabled some empires to gain more power and influence over other areas of the globe. The exchange of ideas and products was an essential reason that certain empires prospered. China and Japan, however, tried to limit influence from foreigners in their own countries.

Essential Questions

  • Where was the Ottoman Empire located, and how did it expand?
  • What were the contributions of the Mughal emperors of India?
  • How did the Mughal Empire trade with European nations?
  • What did southern India trade?
  • How did the Chinese and Japanese attempt to limit the influence of European merchants?