Ottoman Empire
Highly trained soldiers in the elite guard of the Ottoman Empire
Janissaries
Modern day country of ME
India
a vast Chinese defensive fortification begun in the 3rd century B.C. and running along the northern border of the country for 2,400 km
The Great Wall
A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of new churches.
Protestand Reformation
Aztec, Inca
Modern day country of the OE
Turkey
Main religion of the ME
Islam
A philosophy that adheres to the teachings of the Chinese philosopher. It shows the way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society in the present world and stresses a moral code of conduct.
Confucianism
A system of government in which the head of state is a hereditary position and the king or queen has almost complete power
Absolute Monarchy
Draw a compass rose on the board
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Ottoman policy of taking boys from Christian peoples to be trained as Muslim soldiers
Devshirme System
A beautiful tomb built by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan to honor his wife.
Taj Mahal
a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
Mandate of Heaven
a pardon releasing a person from punishments due for a sin
Indulgence
A mechanical device for transferring text or graphics from a woodblock or type to paper using ink.
Printing Press
Islamic empire ruled by those believed to be the successors to the Prophet Muhammad.
Caliphate
Ruler of the ME
Akbar the Great
Built in the Ming Dynasty, All commoners and foreigners were forbidden to enter without special permission.
Forbidden City
Define Westernization
adoption of western ideas, technology, and culture
Name all 7 Continents
Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, North America, South America
Name the 3 continents that the OE spread to at its peak
Africa, Europe and Asia
Define Cosmopolitanism
Cosmopolitanism is when people from many different places, backgrounds, religions and cultures live in the same community.
The Confucian response to Buddhism by taking Confucian and Buddhist beliefs and combining them into this. However, it is still very much Confucian in belief.
Neo-Confucianism
Known as the Sun King, he was an absolute monarch that completely controlled France. One of his greatest accomplishments was the building of the palace at Versailles.
Louis XIV
What is Ms. Galeas middle name?
Elizabeth