Both the Ottomans and the Safavids capitalized upon technolo…

Both the Ottomans and the Safavids capitalized upon technology to expand their empires. Yet,  their societies differed in significant ways.” Examine the validity of this statement by discussing the two empires; being sure to discuss the technology they utilized, the meaning of the term “military-patronage states,” two similarities that bound them and one difference between the two.

Clearly, defensive developmentalism was a Middle Eastern res…

Clearly, defensive developmentalism was a Middle Eastern response against Western influence.” Examine the validity of this statement by discussing what specific development with the Ottoman Empire prompted this response, two main characteristics of this response, as well as two internal problems caused by this response.