Chapter 19 terms Flashcards
Suleiman (the Magnificent)
most important ruler of the Ottoman empire, he commanded the greatest Ottoman assault on Christian Europe in the mid-16th century
Janissary
Christian slaves from the Caucasus region and Eastern Europe who served the Ottoman Emperor as guards
Devshirme
levy (tax) of children placed on Christian villages in the Balkan region by the Ottoman Empire
Tulip Period
1718-1730 craze for high priced tulip bulls that swept the Ottoman upper and ruling class, represented the focus on European tradition instead of Muslim tradition
Safavid Empire
Iranian empire, peer to the Ottomans
Shi’ite Islam
official religion of the Safavids
Hidden Iman
Safavid belief that the ruler of Iran is the stand-in for the 9th descendant of Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s son-in-law, who disappeared as a boy
Shah Abbas I
Safavid emperor and greatest ruler of the Safavid empire of Iran
Mughal/Mughul Empire
kingdom in India founded by Babur, the descendant of Timur, named after the Mongol empire (although not officially Mongol)
Akbar
greatest leader of the Mughal empire, did his best to create a harmonious relationship between Muslims and Hindus living in India
Mansabs
ranks given to Mughal military officers and government officials in return for their service
Rajputs
Hindu warriors from Northern India
Sikhism
religion that combined elements of Hinduism and Islam, founded by Nanak in NW India
Acheh Sultanate
Muslim kingdom in Sumatra and Borneo (Indonesia)
Oman
kingdom SE Arabia