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Year		Population

1520		11,692,480

1566		15,000,000

1683		30,000,000

1831		7,230,660

1856		35,350,000






What was the approximate population of the Ottoman Empire when the Mughal Empire in India was founded in 1520?


A11 million
B15 million
C30 million
D35 million

Verified Answer :

  • Identify the population of the Ottoman Empire in 1520 from the table as 11,692,480.
  • Compare this value to the provided options.
  • Determine that 11,692,480 is best approximated by 11 million.
  • Final answer: \(\boxed{11 \text{ million}}\).

Explanation

  1. Data Analysis

The table provides historical population data for the Ottoman Empire across five specific years. We are asked to determine the approximate population in the year 1520. According to the data provided, the population in the year 1520 was 11,692,480.

  1. Comparing and Selecting the Best Approximation

We need to compare the recorded population value of 11,692,480 to the given options:

  • 11 million
  • 15 million
  • 30 million
  • 35 million

Since 11,692,480 is approximately 11.69 million, it is closest to 11 million compared to the other provided choices. Therefore, the best approximation is 11 million.

Examples

Historical population data is essential for demographers and historians to understand the growth, decline, and social structure of past civilizations. In this case, comparing the population of the Ottoman Empire in 1520 to the options helps in identifying significant milestones in historical geography and resource management. By approximating large figures to simpler units like millions, we can more easily communicate complex demographic trends to a wider audience.