Ottoman Empire
Where did the Ottomans come from?
The Asia Minor
What parts of the world did the Mughal Empire rule over?
India and Pakistan. Central Asia
What geographical features does Japan have?
Archipelago, Mountains, natural ports and harbors
Who is the high-ranking navy official who came to Tokyo Bay in 1853?
Commodore Matthew Perry
What was the new capital of Japan?
Tokyo
What monotheistic religion did the Ottoman Empire mostly practice?
Islam
What 2 religion groups did the Mughal Empire conquer?
What is a shogunate and a shogun?
A government ruled by a shogun. A shogun is a military leader in Japan who had absolute power
What did Commodore Matthew Perry want for Japan?
Force Japan to change it's trading policies (anti-isolationist), and allow American imports to be sold
What is the Kaaba?
The Holiest site of Islam located in Mecca. Muslims commit the tawaf, which means they circle it 7 times
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Daily Prayer, Fasting, Charity, Faith, and Performing the Hajj
Who founded the Mughal Empire?
Babur
What is fuedalism?
Land in exchange for military service.
Taxes were raised on peasants & they were angry!
Who was Suleiman the Magnificent?
"The World's Greatest Sultan"
What is a Millet?
Self-governing Non-Muslim community
Recaptured territory, encouraged religious tolerance, ended Non-Muslim Tax, established healthy relationships with other empires
What is a daimyo?
Wealthy landowner who promised loyalty to the shogun
Who took control of Japan in the Civil War and why?
The Meiji.
The Meiji wanted MODERNIZATION!
What is a Jannisary?
Elite army of the Ottoman Empire
What is the Devshirme System?
Required conquered Christians to give their sons to the Ottoman Government as a form of tax.
What is Sharia law?
Islamic Law
Anti-foreign, anti-Christian, anti-capitalist
What did the Meiji write in 1889?
The 1889 Meiji Constitution.
Organized a constitutional monarchy & house of reps and peers
What is the Asia Minor?
The land mass that connects Asia and Europe!