Module 2 & 3 Flashcards
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Where was the location of the Ottoman Empire?
Modern-day Turkey
What was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
Constantinople
What was the main religion in the Ottoman Empire?
Majority Sunni muslim with a few religious minorities.
Who was the ruler (and dates) of the “golden age” of the Ottoman Empire?
Ottoman’s Golden age was 1520-1566 under the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent. Suleiman was a strong administrator and shrewd military leader. He eliminated enemies (including male relatives) and elevated advisors who demonstrated ability (even if they were non-Muslims).
Who were the Janissary Corps?
In the early days of the Ottoman empire, the Janissary corps were made up of young Christian boys and war captives. Many of these young Christian boys were able to rise to the top ranks of governments and become advisers to the Sultan.
What was the Ottoman’s POV of other religions?
The Ottoman empire was open to accepting religious minorities. When religious minorities were kicked out of Spain, the Ottoman empire would resettle them.
Where was the location of the Safavid Empire?
Modern day Iran
What was the capital city of the Safavid Empire?
Isfahan
What was the religion of the Safavid Empire?
Shi’a Islam
Who was the ruler (and dates) of the “golden age” of the Safavid Empire?
The golden age of the Safavid Empire was under Shah Abbas (Abbas the Great). He ruled from 1588-1629.
What was the Safavid’s POV of religious minorities?
Didn’t have as much religious tolerance as the Mughals and Ottomans. The Shi’a majority Safavid Empire believed their version of Islam was the right one. They forced many Sunni Muslims to convert or face prosecution.
Where was the Mughal Empire Located?
Modern-day India.
What was the capital city of the Mughal Empire?
Agra and Fatehpur Sikri
What was the religion of leaders AND the religion of the majority of citizens of the Mughal Empire?
Was a Muslim empire ruling over a majority Hindu population.
Taj Mahal (Why built? By whom? When?)
Was built from 1632-1648 by Shah Jahan from Mughal empire in honor of his wife who birthed him 14 children and died on her final childbirth.
Akbar the Great what was so great about him? Approx dates?
Akbar the Great ruled the Mughal Empire from 1556-1605 and was known for rooting out corruption and having extreme religious tolerance. He permitted people to follow their religion and banned jizya tax on non-muslims.
Reformation- Who started it? When? Where? What was he upset about?
Reformation was started in the Holy Roman Empire by Martin Luther on October 31, 1517. He was upset about how the church mistranslated the Bible. Believed that good acts and indulgences couldn’t get you into heaven, only good faith could.
What were the approximate dates of the Reformation?
The approximate dates were 1517- 1648.
What year did Mehmet II (Mehmet the Conqueror) become a Sultan?
1451
What was Mehmet II known for?
Mehmet II was responsible for the Conquest of Constantinople.
Who was Martin Luther? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?
Was from Eisleben, Germany. Luther got famous for his argument on the infallibility of the Pope. Started the reformation He translated the Bible into German and became a best-selling author and celebrity. His ideas and opinions were spread by the printing press.
Who was Henry VIII? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?
became king on April 22, 1509. He was the King of England. Some of his accomplishments was breaking away from the Catholic Church when they wouldn’t grant him a divorce. In 1535, he took over the Church of England, naming himself and all future monarchs as its head.
Who was Louis XIV (Sun King)? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?
became king of France on May 14, 1643. His key accomplishments were once there was a French Civil war, he redefined Monarchy that defined the French methods of governance, created a court at Versailles, and led the French through four long wars. He was called the Sun King because he chose the sun as his personal emblem.
Who was Peter the Great? Approx. dates? Country? Accomplishments?
Reigned as Tsar (Emperor) of Russia starting 1682. Peter the Great was known for modernizing Russia and transforming it into a major power. He created a strong Navy and reorganized his Army towards Western standards and won a series of military victories.
