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Millets

Religious communities in the Ottoman Empire where non-Muslim minorities were organized, had their own leaders, and managed their own education and certain legal matters.

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Janissaries

Conscripted soldiers from conquered lands who were taken as a form of tax and served for a period of time, often rising to high positions in the Ottoman bureaucracy.

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Safavid Empire

The only Shi'a Muslim empire during the period 1450-1750, known for its rivalry with the Sunni Ottoman Empire.

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Shah Abbas the Great

The ruler under whom the Safavid Empire reached its peak, known for his military alliances with Europeans and tolerance towards non-Muslims.

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Columbian Exchange

The biological exchange of plants, animals, pathogens, and people between the Old World and the New World, resulting from exploration.

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Atlantic Circuit

A clockwise network of trade routes connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas, which included the Middle Passage for slave transport.

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Indulgences

Certificates sold by church officials that granted a release from punishment for sin, contributing to the Protestant Reformation.

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95 Theses

A document written by Martin Luther that challenged the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences.

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Justification by Faith

A doctrine of Martin Luther stating that faith alone is sufficient for salvation, negating the need for indulgences or acts.

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Sati

A former Hindu practice where a widow would self-immolate on her husband's funeral pyre, which Akbar prohibited to improve women's status.

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Contextualization

In a DBQ, it refers to relating the topic of the prompt to broader historical events or developments that occur around the time frame of the question.

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Evidence in DBQ

The requirement to describe the content from documents and support an argument using at least six documents in response to the DBQ prompt.

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Merchants

Individuals or businesses engaged in the trade of goods or services, often playing a central role in economic systems.

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Silk Road

An ancient network of trade routes connecting East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas.

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Feudalism

A social and economic system prevalent in medieval Europe, characterized by the exchange of land for military service.

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Renaissance

A cultural movement in Europe from the 14th to 17th centuries, emphasizing art, literature, and humanism.

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Mercantilism

An economic theory that promotes governmental regulation of a nation's economy for augmenting state power.

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Colonialism

The practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country and exploiting it economically.

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Encomienda System

A Spanish labor system that granted colonists authority over local Indigenous peoples to exploit their labor.

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Pragmatism

A philosophical approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

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Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another, often facilitated by trade and migration.

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Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization from the late 18th to early 19th century that transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

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Absolutism

A political system in which a single ruler or authority has complete sovereignty over the state, often justified by divine right.

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Enlightenment

An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

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Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; independence from external control.

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Social Contract

A theory that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to form a society and be governed.

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Natural Rights

Rights that individuals are born with, such as life, liberty, and property, that governments should protect.

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Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the creation of goods for profit.

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Socialism

An economic system where the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

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Feminism

A social and political movement advocating for women's rights and equality between genders.

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Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

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Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or operate on an international scale.

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Absolutism

A political system where a single ruler has complete power over the state, often justified by divine right.

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Natural Rights

Rights that individuals are born entitled to, including life, liberty, and property.

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Social Contract

The theory that individuals consent to form a society and accept government authority.

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Capitalism

An economic system based on private ownership and the creation of goods for profit.

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Socialism

An economic system where production means are owned or regulated collectively by the community.

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Feminism

A movement for advocating women's rights and achieving gender equality.

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Imperialism

A policy to extend a country's power through colonization or military force.

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Globalization

The process by which organizations develop international influence or operate globally.

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Mercantilism

An economic theory promoting governmental regulation to increase national power through trade.

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Renaissance

A cultural movement in Europe (14th-17th centuries) emphasizing art, literature, and humanism.

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Feudalism

A social system in medieval Europe centered on land exchange for military service.

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Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization from the late 18th to early 19th century transforming economies.

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Contextualization

In a DBQ, relating the topic to broader historical events within the time frame of the question.

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Evidence in DBQ

The requirement to support arguments using at least six documents in response to the DBQ prompt.

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Janissaries

Conscripted soldiers in the Ottoman Empire, often rising to high bureaucratic positions.

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Columbian Exchange

The biological exchange of plants, animals, and people between the Old World and New World.

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Atlantic Circuit

A network of trade routes connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including the slave trade.

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Indulgences

Certificates sold by the church granting release from punishment for sins, linked to the Reformation.

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95 Theses

A document by Martin Luther challenging the Catholic Church's practices, especially indulgences.

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Shah Abbas the Great

The Safavid ruler known for military alliances with Europeans and tolerance toward non-Muslims.

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What is the Renaissance?

A cultural movement in Europe from the 14th to 17th centuries, emphasizing art, literature, and humanism.

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What defines the Enlightenment?

An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.

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What is feudalism?

A social and economic system prevalent in medieval Europe, characterized by the exchange of land for military service.

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Define mercantilism.

An economic theory that promotes governmental regulation of a nation's economy to augment state power.

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What is colonialism?

The practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country and exploiting it economically.

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Explain the Atlantic Slave Trade.

The transportation of enslaved African people to the Americas via the Atlantic Ocean, part of the triangular trade.

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What is the significance of the Silk Road?

An ancient network of trade routes connecting East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas.

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Define cultural diffusion.

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another, often facilitated by trade or migration.

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What is socialism?

An economic system where the means of production are owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

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Explain capitalism.

An economic system characterized by private ownership of the means of production and the creation of goods for profit.

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What are natural rights?

Rights that individuals are born with, including life, liberty, and property that governments should protect.

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What is the concept of sovereignty?

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; independence from external control.

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Define absolutism.

A political system in which a single ruler or authority has complete sovereignty over the state, often justified by divine right.

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What is feminism?

A social and political movement advocating for women's rights and equality between genders.

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What does globalisation mean?

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or operate on a global scale.

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Describe pragmatism.

A philosophical approach assessing the truth of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application.

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What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution?

A period of major industrialization from the late 18th to early 19th century that transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

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What is the role of merchants?

Individuals or businesses engaged in the trade of goods or services, often central to economic systems.

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What are indulgences?

Certificates sold by church officials that granted a release from punishment for sin, contributing to the Protestant Reformation.

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What are the 95 Theses?

A document by Martin Luther that challenged the practices of the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences.

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

The biological exchange of plants, animals, pathogens, and people between the Old World and the New World, resulting from exploration.