WHAP Unit 3 ID's (Sierras) - Mr. Abraham 25-26

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Akbar

A Mughal emperor known for his policy of religious tolerance and administrative reforms.

Aurangzeb

expanded the Mughal Empire but is often criticized for his intolerance towards non-Muslims.

Boyars

Noble landowners in Russia who held significant power and influence.

Aztec tribute system

A system that included human sacrifice as part of tribute payments to the Aztec Empire.

Cossacks

semi-nomadic warriors known for their military skills and played a key role in the expansion of Russia.

Devshirme

A practice in the Ottoman Empire where Christian boys were taken to serve as soldiers or administrators.

Henry VIII's (church of england)

initiated the English Reformation, breaking away from the Catholic Church to form the Church of England.

Incan Sun Temple at Cuzco

A significant religious site in the Inca Empire dedicated to the worship of the sun god.

Martin Luther

A key figure in the Protestant Reformation who challenged the practices of the Catholic Church, leading to the formation of Lutheranism.

Mehmed 1

He was the Ottoman Sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

Qianlong

He was an emperor of the Qing dynasty known for territorial expansion and cultural achievements.

Qing imperial portraits

Artworks that depicted emperors of the Qing dynasty, showcasing their power and authority.

Salaried samurai

Samurai who were paid a salary by their lords rather than relying solely on land for income.

Shi’a Islam

A branch of Islam that believes in the rightful leadership of Ali and his descendants.

Sikhism

A monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region, emphasizing equality and community service.

Sunni Islam

The largest branch of Islam, which believes that the community should select its leaders.

Taj Mahal

A mausoleum in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Tax farming

A system where private individuals collect taxes on behalf of the state in exchange for a fee.

Tercio

A Spanish military formation that combined infantry and cavalry, influential in the 16th century.

Versailles

A royal palace in France known for its opulence and as a symbol of the absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime.

Yasak

A tribute tax imposed on non-Russian peoples in Siberia, often paid in fur.

Zamindar

A landowner in India responsible for collecting taxes from peasants.