WW1
A belief that elevates ones own nation above all other and puts emphasis on promotion of culture and interests as opposed to other countries. (Clue 1: war on terror) (Clue 2: synonym-Super patriotism)
Nationalism
Mechanical Systems used for throwing ammunition
Artillery
the belief that the gods choose a leader to reign over China and once they were displeased they would send natural disasters.
Mandate of Heaven
A common name for the widespread European epidemic In the late 1300’s
Clue 1: disease
Clue 2: Epidemic
Black death
The act of justifying inequalities between natural groups
Scientific racism
the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict.
Neutrality
Ottoman practice of kidnapping Christian boys to indoctrinate them into becoming Muslim soldiers
Devshirme
A government exam testing on Confucian teachings, letting all individuals, no matter their social status, to have a shot at a high ranking j*b.
Civil Service Exam
A drought and flood resistant corp distributed widely in China, aiding in population growth
Clue 1: Tribute to Vietnam
Clue 2: Yields two harvests per year
Champa rice
Elite infantry unit comprised of (former) Christian boys taken through the devshirme
Jannisary
the belief/desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively
Militarism
Payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another as a sign of dependence
Tributes
a system of government in which a large part of the population runs the government, with voters choosing and making decisions.
Democracy
Settlements of people away from their homeland
Clue 1: Community
Clue 2: Cultural influence
Diaspora
A l*bor system where individuals work for a specific time to pay off a debt
Money donated to a country after war in order to rebuild losses.
Reparations
A branch of Islam that believes that the successor to Muhammad should be genetic, and not chooses by the Muslin community
Shi’a
A set of beliefs centered around the veneration of ancestors and nature spirits
Shinto
Q: An instrument used by sailors and merchants to improve navigation while at sea
Clue 1: Showed latitude
Clue 2: Used in Indian Ocean trade
Astroable
The Night of Broken Glass
An agreement by opposing sides of a war to stop fighting for a period of time
Armistice
The highest rank of feudal nobility during the Gunpowder era
Boyars
a port, city, or other center to which goods are brought for import and export, and for collection and distribution.
Entrepôt
Q: An Italian native who visited 13th century China and wrote a book about his travels
Clue 1: Merchant
Clue 2: visited the court of Kublai Khan
Marco Polo
A belief that certain races were better than other because of evolution and survival of the fittest. This idea convinced its believers that they were superior to other races
Social darwinism