This page provides valuable study tools for mastering the key concepts from AMSCO AP World History Chapter 3. Explore flashcards to reinforce your knowledge, quizzes to test your understanding, and a glossary to clarify essential terms related to the Islamic Gunpowder Empires. Whether you're preparing for exams or strengthening your historical understanding, these resources will support your learning journey.
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Important concepts to remember
The Ottoman Empire was a vast empire that lasted from 1299 to 1922, founded by Osman I. It spanned Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.
A Persian empire that was founded by Shah Ismail in 1501, notable for establishing Twelver Shiism as the state religion and its rivalry with the Ottoman Empire.
An empire founded by Babur in 1526 in India, known for its significant cultural and architectural contributions, including the Taj Mahal.
Elite infantry soldiers in the Ottoman Empire, originally composed of Christian boys recruited through the devshirme system.
A system used by the Ottomans to recruit Christian boys from conquered territories to serve in the military or the sultan's administration.
The 10th sultan of the Ottoman Empire, whose reign marked the empire's peak in terms of territorial expansion, culture, and military power.
The sect of Shia Islam established as the state religion of the Safavid Empire, which recognizes a specific line of twelve imams.
The Safavid ruler known for reforming the military, expanding the empire, and fostering cultural growth, particularly in art and architecture.
A decisive 1514 battle between the Safavid and Ottoman Empires, in which the Ottomans used superior gunpowder technology to win.
The Mughal emperor who implemented policies of religious tolerance, centralized government, and military expansion, contributing to the empire's prosperity.
A tax levied by Islamic states on non-Muslim subjects, which was abolished by Akbar in the Mughal Empire to promote religious tolerance.
A term used to describe the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires, which relied on gunpowder technology to expand their territories and military influence.
The capital of the Byzantine Empire, which was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1453, marking a significant shift in power and control over trade routes.
The Ottoman system of managing religious diversity by granting autonomous status to different religious communities, allowing them to govern themselves.
A marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, symbolizing the empire's architectural and artistic achievements.
