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Why did the Russian empire expand east?
wanted the animals for their fur
What was yasak
tribute
How did they convert people?
no mosques, tax breaks
Who were the cossaks?
escaped serfs turned warriors
What happened to native Siberians?
overtook and forced out of being nomadic
What caused Russia's Westernization?
reaching Europe while they were expanding
Who was Peter the Great?
guy who started westernization
WHat other empires were rising during the Russian EMpire
Mughal and Ottoman
Why were the other two empires different?
only caused cultural exchange
What was the Qing Expansion?
Manchus took over because China was vulnerable
What was jisya?
tax on non-muslims
what was jihad?
raiding agriculture
what was duvisharme?
kids tribute
Why was Akbar good?
catered to Hindus
Why was Aurangzeb bad?
catered to muslims
How was Ottoman different than the Mughal?
ottoman was nicer to religions
What was a Tsar?
russian emperor
Who was suleiman the magnificent?
sultan in ottoman
Who were Janissaries?
stolen christians for war
how was the Ottoman the same as Mughal?
tribute taken
How was Hongwu liked by peasants?
chose peasant wives
Who were the Jurchens?
manchus
Why did the Mongols expand?
scared of Mongols
What was Topkapi palace?
white house of ottoman
What was the great dying?
Europe brought diseases to America
What was columbian exchange?
new crops brought population up
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