Wiki Page, WORLD HISTORY-A: Unit 1 Quiz Study Guide: Land Based Empires

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Unit 1 Test Study Guide

1. You should be able to define and describe the significance of the following vocab words

· Khanzada Begum

· Tsar

· Boyar

· Export

· Import

· Jizya Tax.

· Janissaries

· Serf

· Sultan

· Caliph

· Millet / Millet System

1. What are the “Gunpowder Empires?” Why are they called the gunpowder empires?

2. Briefly describe the Ming Dynasty, including…

1. When it existed

2. Its rise to power, golden age, decline, and fall

3. Briefly describe the Russian Tsardom and Empire, including their approximate dates of existence, how society was structured, and the impact of Peter the Great.

4. Briefly describe the Mughal Empire including their approximate dates of existence, the religions in the empire, and their economy.

5. Briefly describe the Ottoman Empire including their approximate dates of existence and the Islamic Golden Age.