MARITIME
What were the 5 major European maritime empires between 1450-1750
Portugal, Spain, Dutch, England, & France
1st European Country to reach India by Sea
Portugal
The "Gunpowder Empires" refers to which three land-based empires?
Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal
The Mughal Dynasty was a significant land-based empire in what country
India
Who was the first Tzar of Russia?
Ivan III
What raw material trade was the primary economic motivation for maritime empires during the Age of Exploration?
Spice trade
Which maritime empire established trade routes and colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas during the 16th century?
Dutch
The Safavid Empire was a significant land-based empire in what area of the world?
Middle East
Which land-based empire controlled the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula during the 16th century?
Ottoman Empire
What group of people did Ivan III recruit to aid to expansion in Russia
Cossacks
Which European country would dominate maritime trading by the 18th century
England
Which maritime empire had a significant influence on the spice trade in Southeast Asia during the 16th century?
Portuguese Empire
What 2 religious beliefs were seen during the Mughal Empire?
Islam & Hindu
The Ottoman Empire controlled key trade routes connecting Europe and Asia, including...
Silk Road
What dynasty followed Ivan IV?
Romanov
A business owned by a group of shareholders
joint-stock company
Which European country is credited with pioneering the concept of joint-stock companies during the 17th century?
England
Which land-based empire was known for its cultural achievements, including the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Mughal Empire
What was the name of the elite fight force for the Ottoman Empire?
Janissaries
What control did many Russian Czars assert themselves over in society?
Orthodox churches
What significant change occurred regarding currency during this period?
Paper money replaced silver
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was known for its involvement in what resource trading
spice trade
The Ottoman Empire reached its peak during the leadership of which ruler?
Suleiman the Magnificent
The Ottoman Empire was considered to contain many different cultures which is defined as a.....
cosmopolitan
Peter the Great adopted many different elements of Western European culture except…
Enlightenment Ideas