Chapter 5 - Russia

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