AP World Time Period 3: 1450-1750

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100

this innovation increased literacy rates in Europe starting in the 1400s

Gutenberg's Printing Press

200

This river was important for the expansion of Russia as it gave access to the Mediteranean trade

Volga River

300

This Chinese Dynasty took over parts of Mongolia and revived the Great Wall of China

Ming Dynasty

400

Name one of the Islamic Gunpowder Empires of the time period

Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal

500

This ruler was a precursor to the Islamic Gunpowder states who descended from the Mongols and Turks and demonstrated the potential for power through military innovation, laid the foundation for future empires, and influenced the cultural and political landscape of the region.

Tamerlane (Timur).

Administration

100

this political and religious doctrine that asserts that a monarch derives their authority directly from God, rather than from the consent of the people or any secular authority. Here are some key aspects of this concept as it developed in Europe

Divine Right of Kings

200

This ruler created absolute power for himself in France 

Louis XIV

300

This was a personal army loyal to Russian Tsar. These enforcers were known for their distinctive black attire and their brutal methods, including acts of terror against those suspected of disloyalty.

Oprichina

400

This system used by the Ottoman Empire forced Christian boys to serve government in army, or as bureaucratic officials such as tax collectors or diplomats

Devshirme

500

this group were important landowners and revenue collectors in the Mughal Empire, which ruled much of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the 19th century

Zamindars

Belief Systems

100

This event was the result of challenges to the catholic church in which many christian demoninations emerged from it

Protestant Reformation

200

Name on the two central figures that led the Protestant Reformation

Martin Luther

John Calvin

300

this king of England split from the Catholic church and created his own church called the Church of England or Anglican Church

Henry VIII

400

This political leader from Russia took away religious authority from the Eastern Orthodox church leaders and created a more politially run government government

Peter the Great

500

this religion originated in India attempted to combine Hinduism and Islam in the Mughal Empire

Sikhism

Comparisons

100

This form of government became a popular tool in expanding states because it gave rulers more authority and power and created a system of people that reported directly to the ruler

Bureacracy

200

This system helped develop an effective bureacracy in the Qing Dynasty

Civil Service Exam

300

This ruler attempted to use tolerance and assimilate Hindus and Muslims into one religion in the Mughal Empire

Akbar

400

Name one of the examples of how states became better at extracting taxes from their populations

Zamindars - Mughals

Ottomans - Janissaries

Aztecs - Tribute System

Ming - paid taxes in silver only

Intendants (Tax Farmers) - France

500

Give an example of a Land based empire which trained corps of elite soldiers who could fight more effectively than other militaries

• Ex 1: Janissaries - Ottoman Empire 

• Ex 2: Ghulmans in Safavids

Religious Sites, Art, & Monumental Architecture

100

This palace was created in France by Louis XIV in which he kept the noble class 

Palace of Versailles

200

This famous chapel has a mural called a frescos created by Michelangelo in the Vatican City which displays the influence and power of the Catholic Church on Western Europe

Sistine Chapel

300

This city was the political and ritual center of China for over 500 years. After its completion in 1420, it was home to 24 emperors, their families and servants during the Ming (1368–1644) and the Qing (1644–1911) dynasties.

The Forbidden City

400

This is considered a pinnacle of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history.

Taj Mahal

500

this Monumental Architecure in Kyoto, Japan is a Zen Buddhist temple that exemplifies Zen aesthetics and art through its architecture and rock garden

Ryōanji (Peaceful Dragon Temple)