AP World History 3.1 Flashcards

Ming Dynasty

Chinese imperial period known for trade expansion and the Great Wall restoration

Manchu

Ethnic group that established Qing rule in China

Qing Dynasty

Last imperial dynasty of China, marked by territorial expansion and population growth

Kangxi

Long-reigning Qing emperor known for cultural achievements and territorial consolidation

Emperor Qianlong

Qing ruler noted for military conquests and patronage of the arts

Gutenberg printing press

Invention that revolutionized information dissemination through movable type

Gunpowder Empires

Muslim empires like the Ottomans and Mughals that utilized gunpowder for expansion

Ottoman Empire

Vast empire based in modern-day Turkey, known for military conquests and cultural achievements

shah

Title for the monarch in Persian-speaking regions

Safavid Empire

Persian empire known for its Shia Islam establishment and cultural revival

Mughal Empire

South Asian empire known for its wealth, cultural achievements, and architectural marvels

ghazi ideal

Concept of a warrior fighting in the name of Islam, promoting religious expansion

castes

Rigid social stratification system prevalent in India, defining social status and occupation

Ivan IV (Russia)

First Tsar of Russia, known for centralization of power and territorial expansion

Tamerlane

Central Asian conqueror known for his brutal campaigns and empire-building

Suleiman I (Ottoman Empire)

Influential Ottoman sultan known for legal reform and territorial expansion

Ismail (Safavid Empire)

Founder of the Safavid dynasty, established Shia Islam as state religion

Shah Abbas I (Safavid Empire)

Prominent Safavid ruler known for military reform and cultural achievements

Akbar (Mughal Empire)

Notable Mughal emperor known for religious tolerance and administrative reforms