Chapter 6 and 7 test Flashcards
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What was the name of the monopoly that the Netherlands had on the ports in SE Asia that would send money back home?
Dutch East India Company
How much was the Islamic World influenced by European intrusion?
very little
How did the Ottoman Empire do in terms of land and rule during the 17th & 18th century?
lost land (Egypt) and stopped expanding
How did the Mughal Empire do in terms of land and rule during the 17th & 18th century?
First single political authority and Expanded into southern India
What were the 3 core aspects of the beginning of the Qing Dynasty?
Population Boom, Economic Growth, New Territories
Describe the transition of Ming to the Qing dynasty
The Ming dynasty fell because of peasant uprisings and the Manchu Conquest. The Qing dynasty had a huge military and invaded the Ming Dynasty.
Describe Japanese dealings with Europeans
they tried to convert the japanese to catholic and had unfair trading practices
Peasants in russia
they were very poor and were forced to work
Palace Schools
admin
Ulama
religious experts
Sufi masters
tekkes
How did the government indirectly promote their conservative beliefs?
Through plays and novels
What was the main goal in the Asante Kingdom during this time period
getting rich
Creoles
born in america
Peninsulares
people born in Spain or Portugal, but living in Americas
British military slow takeover of Australia caused
the Anglo-Australian population to soar to 1.2 million by 1860.
1st voyage
Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia
2nd voyage
Searched for southern continent, Arctic Circle, Easter Island
3rd voyage
Searched for NW Passage, Hawaiian islands, Alaska, Canadian coasts
James Cook was first Europeans to reach the coast of
Australia and Hawaiian islands
James Cook had a Huge legacy in
cartography, astronomy, and natural history
James Cook was big about spreading
British presence in the Pacific Ocean
Mercantilism
Mercantilism was prevalent in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century. It was a idea that focused on collecting wealth through balanced trade. Nations like England and France exported more than they imported believing it would intensify their power. Mercantilism sought to achieve economic self sufficiency, better military power and overall strengthen the nation.
The 30 Year War
The 30 year war, 1618 to 1648, was a war that was primarily fought in Europe. These issues were fought between different european powers but mostly the Catholics and Protestants. It was a mixture of religious, political, and territorial disagreements. This war ended with widespread destruction and a shift in the balance of powers.