APWH Unit 3.1: Land-Based Empires Expand

Flashcards covering key terms, rulers, and concepts from AP World History Unit 3.1 on expanding land-based empires.

What were the Gunpowder Empires and during what time period did they develop?

The Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals, who used gunpowder weapons to build powerful empires from $1450-1750$.

Who was Ivan IV and what did he achieve during his rule?

He ruled Russia from $1547-1584$ and expanded its territory while strengthening the tsar's power.

When did the Ming dynasty rule China, and what was its significance regarding the Mongol Yuan dynasty?

The Ming dynasty ruled China from $1368-1644$ and restored Chinese rule after the Mongol Yuan dynasty.

Who ruled China during the Qing Dynasty and what was the span of their rule?

The Manchus ruled China from $1644-1912$ and expanded the empire.

Who was Kangxi and what took place during his reign?

A Qing emperor who ruled China from $1661-1722$ and strengthened and expanded the empire.

Who was Emperor Qianlong and what was his historical significance?

A Qing emperor who ruled from $1735-1796$ and expanded China's territory.

Who was Tamerlane and during what century did he build his empire?

A central Asian conqueror who built a large empire through military conquest in the $1300\text{s}$.

What was the Ghazi ideal?

The belief that Muslim warriors should fight to expand Islam, especially associated with the Ottomans.

What was the Ottoman Empire and where did it expand?

A Muslim Turkish empire that used gunpowder weapons to expand across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Who was Suleiman I and what were the main accomplishments of his rule?

A leader who ruled the Ottoman Empire from $1520-1566$, expanding its territory and improving its laws.