Unit 3 AP World

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    How did gunpowder influence land-based empires?

    Enabled the formation and expansion of large empires.

    What role did bureaucracy play in land-based empires?

    Facilitated the consolidation of power for rulers.

    What was the significance of the Songhai Empire?

    Wealthy from Trans-Saharan trade after taking over Mali cities.

    What distinguishes Gunpowder Empires from others?

    All were Muslim and utilized gunpowder for military strength.

    What was the outcome of the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople?

    Transformed it into Istanbul and established Ottoman dominance.

    What was the millet system in the Ottoman Empire?

    Allowed religious minorities to govern themselves under loyalty to the sultan.

    How did the Safavid Empire unify its people?

    Forced conversions to Shia Islam to strengthen cohesion.

    What was the significance of the Battle of Chalidran?

    Halted Safavid expansion against the Ottomans.

    What characterized the Mughal Empire's governance?

    Zamindars managed local administration and tax collection.

    What was the impact of Sikhism in India?

    Blended elements of Islam and Hinduism, emerging in the north.

    What was the Qing Dynasty's approach to governance?

    Maintained Confucian traditions and the Mandate of Heaven.

    What was the Tokugawa Shogunate's contribution to Japan?

    Established a centralized feudal government while preserving culture.

    How did Ivan the Terrible influence Russia?

    Expanded territory and diminished the power of the nobility.

    What was the significance of the Protestant Reformation?

    Divided Western Christianity into Catholic and Protestant sects.

    What was Martin Luther's main action during the Reformation?

    Posted the 95 Theses to call for church reform.

    What did the Peace of Augsburg establish?

    Allowed princes to choose between Catholicism and Protestantism.

    What was the Catholic Counter Reformation's response to Protestantism?

    Implemented reforms to regain followers and limit corruption.

    What was the outcome of the 30 Years' War?

    Weakened the Holy Roman Empire and established state equality.

    How did Louis XIV exemplify absolutism?

    Consolidated power and distracted nobility with court life.