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New Era

A period after 1450 characterized by major global interactions and technological advancements transforming political, economic, and cultural landscapes.

Gunpowder Weapons

Cannons and firearms that revolutionized warfare, giving militaries significant advantages in conquest and defense.

Astrolabe

A navigation instrument developed to improve maritime navigation.

Caravel

A small, highly maneuverable ship that enabled longer voyages and transportation of heavier cargo during maritime exploration.

Cannon Artillery

Large cannons used by the Ottomans and Mughals that played a crucial role in their territorial expansion.

Tribute Systems

Economic policies where conquered peoples paid tribute or taxes to support the ruling empire.

Religious Tolerance

The acceptance of different religious beliefs, notably promoted by Mughal ruler Akbar.

Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World.

Indigenous Populations

Native groups living in the Americas who faced significant demographic shifts due to diseases from the Columbian Exchange.

Plantation Economies

Economic systems developed from settler colonialism focused on cash crops like sugar and tobacco, relying heavily on slave labor.