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WorldStudies Midterm

New Asian Empires

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Founder of the Ming Dynasty Hongwu
Elite soldiers who were loyal only to the sutan Janissaries
A professional warrior in feudal Japan samurai
First Muslim government established in northern India Delhi sultanate
Ptotected northern China from Mongul threat Great Wall
Became shogun in 1803 Tokugawa Ieyasu
Religion that blended elements of Islam and Hinduism Sikhism
Descendents of Osman I Ottomans
Mughal ruler who built a new capital at Delhi Shah Jahan
Strict code of ethics for warriors Bushido
What enabled the Ottomans to expand beyond Anatolia? a powerful military and gunpowder weapons
What best describes Shah Jahan? a demanding ruler who, at the same time, supported art and literture
Janissaries contributed to the success of the Ottoman Enpire because they were elite soldiers loyal only to the sultan
Akbar created unity through much of India by promoting relilgious tolerance and abolishing taxes on non-Muslims
Who were the Mughal leaders who came into conflict with the Sikhs? Jahangir
The dynasy that ruled Korea from the late 14th century to the early 20th century was the Choson
Why did Ming emperors decide to isolate China? They disliked the influence of the Europeans and sought to preserve China"s traditions
Hongwu expanded his power as emperor by getting rid of high-level positions in the governmet, and killing his rivals
During the Tokugawa period the role of the samurai changed because peace put the samurai out of work
By the 1200s most of nothern India was under the control of the Delhi sultante
The religion of the Sikhs, known as Sikhism, blends elements of Hinduism and Islam
An example of the Mughal Empire's golden age is the Taj Mahal
Why did the Safavid Empire, immediately after its creation, come into conflict with every one of its major neighbors? its ruler was attempting to convert others to his religion by force
Ming China was one of the msot stable and properous times in China's history. How long did the dynasty last? 300 years
Which dynasy is known for producing porcelain with colorful intricate designs? Ming
Which religious concept (largely from Hinduism and Sikhism) states that your actions in this life not only affect your spiritual life, but also are weighed and jundged in creating your next life karma
Rulers of the Ottoman Empire were called sultan
The Ottoman Empire reached its height of power and cultural achievment under the leadership of Suleymon I
Who founded the Mughal Empire in 1526? Jahangir, the Mughalians
What is the greatest example of Mughal architecture? It was built during the empire's cultural golden age. Taj Mahal
Who in the Ming empire sponsored overseas voyages to extend China's emperors's name? Akbar
What was the supreme military leader of Japan, who ruled in the emperor's name called? shogun
After the death of this Mongol leader in 1294 the Yuan dynasy was weakened Kublai Khan
In 1368, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming dynasty and took the ruling name of Hongwu
Emperor Yonglo made what city the new capital of China? Beijing
Whose voyages demonstrated Ming China's growing sea power? Jungwu
The arrival of European traders and Christian missionaries in the 1500s provided one reason for the Ming emperors' decision to change China's foreign policy to isolationism
This Italian Jesuit priest was highly respected at the Ming court, even though the Ming limited outside contacts Matteo Ricci
As Ming China weakened, the Manchu swept in and took power. They called their dynasty Qing
After the Dutch began trading with China, this became the main Chinese export to Europe tea
Who founded the Safavid Empire when he overthrew its Sunni government Esma'il
Any samurai who lost his honor whether through failing his master or through his own actions could only commt ________, ritual suicide, to regain it. seppuku
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