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Of the 3 land-based Muslim Empires to rule during this period, this was the only one to impose the Shia version of Islam
Who were the Safavids
This is the general term for Spanish and Portuguese soldiers who overthrew existing empires in the New World
Who are the Conquistadors
This term refers to a territory or settlement ruled by a foreign power.
What is a colony
A technological development that occurred in the Songhay Empire was the smelting of this material used in weapons and tools
What is Iron
Kublai Khan founded this short-lived dynasty, which was overthrown by the Ming after about a century.
What was the Yuan Dynasty
The Ottoman system of Devshirme often employed Christian boys as this elite military force
Who were the Janissaries
The Spanish employed this labor system in much of South America that had already been part of the Incan culture and economy.
What is the Mita system
During the Columbian Exchange, this deadly infectious disease, characterized by liquid-filled bumps covering ones body, wiped out millions of indigenous people
What is Small Pox
This Muslim Mughal ruler unified much of the population by taking several Hindu wives and incorporating Hindus into high-ranking positions of authority.
Who is Akbar
The Qing Dynasty was founded by this ethnic group from the northern region of China
Who were the Manchu
Under Emperor Yongle, Ming China relocated its capital to this city.
What is Beijing
The Spanish Casta system placed these people, born in Spain, at the top of the hierarchy
Who are Penninsulares
This economic system emphasized low imports and high exports in order to accumulate precious metals like gold and silver
What is Mercantilism
Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty sponsored the creation of this collection of information, one of the firsts of its kind.
What is an encyclopedia
Who were the Vikings
The Mughal empire employed these authorities responsible for collecting taxes on behalf of the emperor.
Who were the Zamindars
The marriage of these two powerful monarchs unified Spain (first names are fine).
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella
The production of this labor-intensive cash crop largely took place in the colonies of the Caribbean.
What is Sugar
Though the elite classes of the Songhay Empire practiced Islam, most of the lower classes continued to practice this traditional spiritual belief system.
What is Animism
He is the author of the influential book, Guns, Germs and Steel
Who is Jared Diamond
The Russian Empire demanded a tribute of cash or furs known as this
what was yasak
This event, in 1680, was a response to the brutal Spanish policies of forced labor and attacks on the local populations religion.
What was the Pueblo Revolt
Many of these small societies were established in the New World by foreigners who moved permanently from Europe
What are Settler Colonies
This great Russian leader implemented a series of westernization efforts such as administrative changes and modernization of the military
Who is Peter the Great
This is the Japanese term for the "divine wind" that saved them from the Mongol invasion. Hint it will make a return during WWII against the Americans.
What is Kamikaze