This religious law guided the daily lives of Muslims in the empire.
Sharia law
Persia or Iran
This man, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan, founded the Mughal Empire.
What invention helped Chinese rebels overthrow the Yuan dynasty?
Gunpowder weapons
After the decline of the Ming dynasty due to corruption in government and distrust of its people, which tribe of people took over the government?
Manchus
Famous for its square burgers and Frosty desserts, this restaurant’s mascot is a redhead.
Wendy's
What invention started and ended the Daimyo's Warring States period in the 1600s?
Gun Powder Weapons/ Muskets
Peter III claimed that Russia was the third edition of this old empire.
Rome
This game, played on broomsticks, earns Harry fame as a Seeker.
Quidditch
This Italian scientist used his telescope to support the heliocentric theory.
Galileo Galilei
This three-part trade system connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas through the exchange of goods, enslaved people, and raw materials.
Triangle Trade
This elite military unit was made up of soldiers recruited through the Devshirme system. They were mostly Christian.
Janissaries
This man founded the Safavid Empire in 1501 and made Shi’a Islam the state religion.
Shah Ismail I
This ruler, known as “the Great,” expanded the empire and promoted religious tolerance.
Akbar the Great
Who was the first ruler of the Ming Dynasty?
Zhu Yaunzhang
Qing means what?
Pure
Closed on Sundays, this chain’s chicken sandwich sparked a nationwide debate.
Chick-fil-A
This Japanese national ended the age of warring daimyos and unified Japan.
Tokugawa
This was the first tsar/czar of Russia and ruled with a secret police force that earned his infamous name.
Ivan IV or Ivan the Terrible
The Dark Lord feared by all, whose real name is Tom Riddle.
Voldemort
This French philosopher championed freedom of speech and religion, famously saying, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
Voltaire
Some African kingdoms grew powerful by capturing and selling these individuals to European traders.
Other Africans
This city was conquered in 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire and becoming the Ottoman capital.
Constantinople/Istanbul
This powerful ruler, known as “the Great,” expanded the empire and reformed the government.
Shah Abbas I (Abbas the Great)
This emperor built this monument in memory of his wife.
Taj Mahal
The Ming dynasty switched its military strategy from offense to defense by rebuilding this man-made defense.
The Great Wall
Under the Qing dynasty, all men had to adopt this hairstyle in conformity with its new ruler.
Manchu
“Hot-N-Ready” pizzas are the quick choice at this Roman-themed chain.
Little Caesars
What European idea caused the Tokugawa government to close its ports to all European countries, as it attracted many Japanese?
Christianity/ Catholicism
This leader of Russia was fascinated with the sciences and technology in Western Europe and added them to Russia through reform and political action.
Peter the Great
This headmaster of Hogwarts guides Harry throughout the films.
Albus Dumbledore
He started the Protestant Reformation by nailing his 95 Theses to a church door.
Martin Luther
This European nation was the first to colonize much of the Caribbean, seeking gold and converting Indigenous peoples to Christianity.
The Spanish
Under this ruler, known as “the Magnificent,” the empire reached its greatest size and power.
Suleyman the Magnificent
The Safavid Empire followed this branch of Islam.
Shi’a Islam
Most of the Mughal Empire’s population followed this major Indian religion.
Hinduism
The Ming dynasty commissioned this admiral to expand China's reach and establish trade routes in Southeast Asia.
Zheng He
What emperor of the Qing dynasty conquered the last of the Ming dynasty's territory?
Kangxi
Home of the Crunchwrap Supreme and Doritos Locos Tacos.
Taco Bell
In the Japanese Feudal system, who was at the bottom of the classes?
Merchants
This family took the Russian monarchy and ruled for 300 years?
The Romanovs
The Hogwarts house known for bravery and courage.
Gryffindor
In The Wealth of Nations, he explained that competition among businesses leads to more efficiency and innovation, creating wealth for a country.
Adam Smith
This economic policy said a nation’s power depended on its wealth — especially gold and silver — and encouraged colonies to provide raw materials and markets for the mother country.
Mercantilism
This policy of tolerance helped the Ottomans rule over many different ethnic and religious groups.
religious tolerance
The Safavid army was made up of soldiers loyal only to the shah, known for their loyalty and training.
Golam
Akbar’s policy of accepting different religions was known by this term.
religious tolerance
The Ming dynasty believed other cultures had little to offer, so they switched to a political policy of having no contact with the outside world. Known as what?
Isolationism
What two problems led to the decline of the Qing Dynasty?
Food Shortage and China's refusal to modernize.
The Big Mac and McFlurry call this golden-arched restaurant home.
McDonalds
What policy adopted by Japan caused the Tokugawa government's downfall?
Isolationism
What problem caused Russia's monarchy to fall in 1917?
Modernizing socially.
The killing curse used by Voldemort.
Avada Kedavra
This English philosopher promoted the scientific method—using observation and experimentation to find truth.
Francis Bacon
A major advantage of this type of company was that it allowed investors to share the risk of funding colonies or trade ventures instead of one person losing everything if it failed.
joint-stock company