Download Test One | HIST 2323 - World History Since 1500 and more Quizzes World History in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Black Death DEFINITION 1 The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350. It is widely thought to have been an outbreak of bubonic plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, although this view has been challenged by a number of scholars. Thought to be spread by Rats. TERM 2 Mongol Invasions DEFINITION 2 The Mongol invasions progressed throughout the 13th century, resulting in the vast Mongol Empire covering much of Asia and Eastern Europe by 1300. Gangus Kahn killed all of his rivals in order to wipe out anyone that opposed him. His family rules over china for about 250 years TERM 3 Islamic DEFINITION 3 Shia-Minority direct descendants of Muhammad (Iraq) Sunni- Majority All of Muhammad's Followers Iran TERM 4 Ottoman Empire (Sunni) DEFINITION 4 Osman the Great (r. 1299-1326) Ruled over Bursa (capital of Turkey Theocratic & Political Leaders 1453- Ottoman Empire takes over Constantinople(named after Roman Empire who legalized Christianity Constantine The fall of Constantinople was a huge deal because the Christian territory fell to Islam. TERM 5 Devshirme DEFINITION 5 Ottoman Empire conscripted boys 8- 18 from Christian families, who were taken from their families by force, converted to Islam, trained and enrolled in one of the four imperial institutions: the Palace, the Scribes, the Religious and the Military. TERM 6 Janissaries DEFINITION 6 most feared units in the Ottoman Empire because their loyalty was so strong. TERM 7 Topkapi DEFINITION 7 Military School of the Ottoman Empire TERM 8 Harem DEFINITION 8 a safe sanctuary for the women and children of the Sultan (Ruler of the Empire) TERM 9 Iranian Safavid (SHIA) DEFINITION 9 Ruling authority that brings Shia to Iran Ottomans are unable to expand very far East because of them Led a theocratic government based on the Koran They were less expansive but more defensive than the Ottoman Empire No integration only elimination of all non-Shia Not tolerant of minority, you agree with their beliefs or be killed. TERM 10 Early Mughal Empire (SUNI) DEFINITION 10 Babur (r. 1526-1530)- leader of Kabul, Afghanistan before beginning and ruling the Mughal Empire Delhi Sultanate Calvary based/archer army Used marriage to incorporate conquered troops/areas in order to form loyalty to the Empire.
