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APWH Unit 3

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