Chapters 18, 19 & 20 Flashcards
What s a heretic?
One who does not conform to established doctrine
What is an armada?
A fleet of warships
What is inflation?
A rapid increase in prices
What was the 30 years war?
- Catholics vs. Calvanists
- France fights Holy Roman Empire & Spain in order to gain territory
- France, Sweeden & Allies win
What is divine right of kings?
The belief that the king gets its power from god
Who are the Puritans?
English Protestants
*Believed that the Church of England needed reform to simplify & regulate forms of worship
What are natural rights?
Rights you are born with
What is absolutism?
A political system in which a ruler hold total power
What is a gunpowder empire?
Empire formed by outside conquers with firearms
What is a Janissary?
A soldier in the Elite Guard
Who is the Sultan?
The head of the Ottoman turks
Who is the Shah?
King used in Persia and Iran
What were the 3 Muslim Dynasties?
Ottoman Turks, Safavid, and Mogul
What caused the rise of the Ottomans?
*Strong Military
~Elite Guard (Janissary)
What caused the expansion of the Ottomans?
*Captured Constantinople
What problems did the Ottomans encounter?
- Corruption
- High Taxes
- Change in Gov
- Western ideas
What dynasty was Shia Muslim?
Safavid