Ch 8 The Muslim Empires Flashcards
Who were the janissaries?
Islamic converts who served the sultan as soldiers or administrators
What were the Gunpowder Empires?
Ottoman, Safavid, and Mogul Empires.
What made the Safavids different than other Gunpowder Empires?
They were Shia Muslims, while Ottomans and Moguls were Sunni Muslims.
The Mughal Empire was primarily divided between which two religions?
Muslim and Hindu
What is an authoritarian state?
A government that concentrates political power in authority, not responsibility to the people
What is a meritocracy?
Government or holding power by people selected on the basis of ability
What is kleptocracy?
A form of political and government corruption where the government exists to increase the personal wealth and political power of its officials and ruling class
