Unit 8 - Ottoman Empire, Ming & Qing Dynasty Flashcards
Definition of Ghazis
Warriors of Islam
Definition of Constantinople/Istanbul (3)
- Formerly Constantinople, Istanbul was the Capital of the Ottoman Empire
- Conquered Constantinople with Gunpowder
- Canons bombarded the walls for 6 Weeks
Definition of Hagia Sophia
Converted to Mosque when Ottoman Empire took over Constantinople
Definition of Janisseries
30,000 Soldiers with extreme discipline and loyalty to the sultan
Definition of Devshirme System (2)
- Drafted boys from conquered Christian territories
- Were educated, converted to islam and train as soldiers
Definition of Millets (3)
- Communities that followed their own religion
- Heads reported to sultan and staff
- Reducing conflict
Definition of Turkish Letters (4)
- Written by Holy Roman Ambassador
- Looking for Reform in HRE
- Praised Ottomans
- Disciplined Janissaries, Religious Tolerance, Meritocracy
Who was Mehmet II?
Conquered Constantinople w/ Gunpowder
Who was Suleiman the Magnificent? (4)
- Ottoman Empire at its Height
- Religious Tolerance (People of the Book - Millets)
- Used Devshirme System & Janissaries
- AKA Lawgiver (Created Kanuns & Enforced Shari’ah)
Definition of Neo - Confucianism (3)
- Aspects of Buddhism and Daoism
- To traditional Confucian beliefs
- About importance of order to create harmony in society
Definition of Forbidden City (2)
1, Palace in Capital of Beijing
2. No Commoners Could Enter (Only Imperial Family)
Who was Hongwu? (3)
- 1st Ming Emperor
- Drove out Mongols & Erased Mongol Past
- Promoted Chinese Power & Prosperity
Who was Yonglo? (3)
- Son of Hongwu
- Moved Capital to Beijing (Forbidden City)
- Sent Zheng He on Voyages to Impress Others (Power)
Who was Zheng He?
Went on 7 Voyages from Southeast Asia to Eastern Africa
Who was Matteo Ricci?
Italian Missionary that Converted many Chinese
