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Unit 1 MWH SHS

Emergence of the Modern World

TermDefinition
Janissaries European Christian boys who were taken by the Ottoman Empire, castrated and turned into elite soldiers
Sultan King or leader of a Muslim country
Timbuktu Center of trade and learning that rose to prominence and helped spread of Islam throughout North Africa
Torah The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible. Words revealed to Moses by God on Mount Sinai – also included Old Testament of the Christian Bible
Quran The central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God.
Monotheistic belief in one god
Polytheistic belief in many gods
Caste System A political and social system in India. People are born into separate castes that dictate their role in life.
Silk Road Trade routes from China to Western Asia and then Europe. Transfer of goods like silk, tea and disease from China to other countries.
Religious Tolerance The ability to accept other religious beliefs and practices.
Meritocracy A social system in which people get success or power for their abilities.
Hegemony Political or cultural dominance or authority over others.
Filial Piety An attitude of respect for parents and ancestors in societies influenced by Confucian thought.
Indian Ocean Trade Connected trade between Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Helped spread new ideas, like Buddhism, and trade goods from these regions.
Trans-Saharan Trade A network of trade routes that crossed the Sahara Desert. This network was key in the transport of gold, salt and ivory.
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