Question

what are some similarities between the ottoman and mughal empires? choose two correct answers.
both empires restricted trade in their territory. both empires practiced religious tolerance. both empires imposed unfair laws on citizens.
both empires rejected cultural diversity. both empires expanded through trade.
this question requires at least 2 answers.

Explanation:

1. Analyze "Both empires restricted trade in their territory": Ottoman and Mughal Empires were involved in trade (e.g., Silk Road, Indian Ocean trade), so they didn't restrict trade. Eliminate this.
2. Analyze "Both empires practiced religious tolerance": Ottoman Empire (allowed non - Muslims to practice their religion with dhimmi system) and Mughal Empire (e.g., Akbar's religious policies) both showed religious tolerance. This is correct.
3. Analyze "Both empires imposed unfair laws on citizens": There's no historical evidence that both imposed unfair laws uniformly. Eliminate this.
4. Analyze "Both empires rejected cultural diversity": Both empires had diverse cultures (Ottoman with different ethnic and religious groups, Mughal with Indian, Persian, etc. influences) and embraced it. Eliminate this.
5. Analyze "Both empires expanded through trade": The Ottoman Empire expanded through military conquests and trade - related influence, and the Mughal Empire's expansion was also related to trade and military. This is correct.

Answer:

B. Both empires practiced religious tolerance, E. Both empires expanded through trade