Gunpowder empire that controlled much of SW Europe, Anatolia. Captured Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul.

Elite fighting force comprised of Christian slaves from the Balkans who were the trained to expand the Empire.

Empire that expanded their territories by raiding and conquering neighboring regions using gunpowder weapons.

Enslaved army composed of Christians from the Caucasus region.

Believe that anyone can be leaders in the Islamic faith. The Ottomans were this.

Believe that only descendents of the Prophet Muhammed can be leaders in the Islamic faith. The Safavids were this.

Empire that defeated Delhi Sultanate with Gunpowder weapons. Gained further power by tolerating the Hindu majority of their subjects

Safavid-Mughal Conflict

Series of Wars fought over Middle Eastern land, religious tensions also played a rule as the Safavids were Shi'a and the Mughal's were Sunni.

Methods rulers use to establish their authority.

Methods rulers use to transfer powers from other groups to themselves.

Government system that includes dozens of officials who ensure laws are followed throughout a territory or empire.

System used to staff the Ottoman's government. Began with the capture of Christian boys from the Balkans, they would then be assimilated before the brightest were appointed to an office

Divine Right of Kings

The belief that kings were the representatives of God. Helped legitimize rule.

Ethnically Manchu, would portray themselves in portraits with books to appeal to the Confucius-esque ideals of Hans Chinese people who were their subjects.

Built by the Incans, elaborate gold temple and statues allowed for citizens to associate rulers with the Gods.

Built by Louis XIV, elaborate palace that showcased the wealth and power of the French monarchy.

Used by the Aztecs, forced conquered regions to send goods and luxury items to them.

Practice of buying church offices.

Published by Martin Luther, caused the Protestant division to form, also spurred Catholic reformation

Founded by Catholic Church in an effort to reform the church.

Syncretic blend of Hindu and Islam doctrines, advocated for total equality

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Ottoman Empire	Gunpowder empire that controlled much of SW Europe, Anatolia. Captured Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul.
Janissaries	Elite fighting force comprised of Christian slaves from the Balkans who were the trained to expand the Empire.
Safavid Empire	Empire that expanded their territories by raiding and conquering neighboring regions using gunpowder weapons.
Shah Abbas	Enslaved army composed of Christians from the Caucasus region.
Sunni Muslims	Believe that anyone can be leaders in the Islamic faith. The Ottomans were this.
Shi'a Muslims	Believe that only descendents of the Prophet Muhammed can be leaders in the Islamic faith. The Safavids were this.
Mughal Empire	Empire that defeated Delhi Sultanate with Gunpowder weapons. Gained further power by tolerating the Hindu majority of their subjects
Safavid-Mughal Conflict	Series of Wars fought over Middle Eastern land, religious tensions also played a rule as the Safavids were Shi'a and the Mughal's were Sunni.
Legitimizing Power	Methods rulers use to establish their authority.
Consolidating Power	Methods rulers use to transfer powers from other groups to themselves.
Bureaucracies	Government system that includes dozens of officials who ensure laws are followed throughout a territory or empire.
Devshirme System	System used to staff the Ottoman's government. Began with the capture of Christian boys from the Balkans, they would then be assimilated before the brightest were appointed to an office
Divine Right of Kings	The belief that kings were the representatives of God. Helped legitimize rule.
Qing Dynasty	Ethnically Manchu, would portray themselves in portraits with books to appeal to the Confucius-esque ideals of Hans Chinese people who were their subjects.
Sun Temple of Cuzco	Built by the Incans, elaborate gold temple and statues allowed for citizens to associate rulers with the Gods.
Palace of Versailles	Built by Louis XIV, elaborate palace that showcased the wealth and power of the French monarchy.
Tribute Lists	Used by the Aztecs, forced conquered regions to send goods and luxury items to them.
Simony	Practice of buying church offices.
95 Theses	Published by Martin Luther, caused the Protestant division to form, also spurred Catholic reformation
Council of Trent	Founded by Catholic Church in an effort to reform the church.
Sikhism	Syncretic blend of Hindu and Islam doctrines, advocated for total equality

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