Key Figures
His period of rule was known for two things: Modernization & Westernization.
Who was Peter I of Russia?
The Safavid Empire faced constant conflict with its neighbors over this fact.
What is that they were Shi'a and the Ottomans & Mughals were Sunni Muslims?
Eurasian rulers sponsored the arts primarily for this reason.
As a "Gunpowder Empire," nations were able to do this.
What was expand farther and faster?
This was used as justification for establishing a new dynasty.
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
His reign was responsible for the outbreak of the English Civil War/ Puritan Revolution in 1642.
Who was Charles I?
The Mughal Empire, unlike the Ottoman Empire, faced more internal religious conflict because as a Muslim Empire they
What is they ruled over a predominantly Hindu nation?
Like the Yuan Dynasty, this too was a dynasty established by non-native Chinese.
What was the Qing Dynasty?
This has become one of the great wonders of the world but was originally built as a tomb.
What was the Taj Mahal?
By 1521, Luther was declared this.
What was a heretic?
He was known for having created his own syncretic religion known as Order of the Divine Faith.
Who was Akbar the Great?
This was Luther' main criticism of the Catholic Church.
This was used by the Ottomans to make revenue collection efficient.
What was "tax farming?"
This system established the Janissaries.
What was the devshirme system?
They were Catholic missionaries instrumental in spreading Catholicism, especially to Asia.
Who were the Jesuits?
Under his rule, foreigners were banned from Japan.
Who was Ieyasu?
This religion emphasized community service.
What was Sikhism?
This was used by the Shogunate to ensure loyalty of the daimyo.
What was the "hostage system"?
Since paper money led to hyperinflation, this was issued by the Ming.
What was "hard currency"- rice, or silver coins.
These were used in France to collect taxes, and were also used as "informal spies."
Who were the Intendants?
He believed that people were predestined to go to heaven or hell, prior to birth.
Who was John Calvin?
As the "Third Rome," the connection that was claimed to link them to the "2nd Rome" was this-
This established a limited monarchy in England.
What was the English Bill of Rights?
This palace was created to resemble Versailles since it was built in the city known as the "Window on the West."
What was the Peterhoff Palace?
As a result of being isolated, culture flourished, with the creation of this form of theater.