Regional Civilizations SOL 5
What empire emerged as a political and economic power after the Conquest of Constantinople in 1453? A: The Ottoman Empire
After being conquered by the Ottomans Constantinople was renamed: A: Istanbul
What was the original location of the Ottoman Empire? A: Asia Minor (modern day country of TURKEY)
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The major religion for the Ottoman Empire was: A: Islam
What areas did the Ottoman empire expand over? A: SW Asia South Eastern Europe/ Balkan Peninsula North Africa
What were the Ottoman empire’s main two trade items? A: Coffee Ceramics
The Mughal (Mogul) rulers established an empire in what area? A: Northern India
Which part of India remained independent and continued international trade? A: Southern India
What religion did the Mughals spread into India? A: Islam (remember that this would later divide the area and cause conflict, resulting in the formation of Pakistan)
What is the famous Mughal building pictured below? A: Taj Mahal -built as a tomb for the emperor’s wife
What Mughal product would later influence the British in their industry? A: Textiles
The Mughal empire traded with Europe by establishing: A: Trading Outposts
What 3 products did Southern India trade? A: Silks Spices gems
True or False: Japan and China sought to increase trade with Europe from A: FALSE
How did China attempt to limit the influence of European merchants? A: By creating foreign enclaves (areas where foreign merchants were restricted to)
What were two major products Europeans sought from China? A: Tea Porcelain
Japan tried to limit foreign influences by adopting the policy of: A: Isolationism
What person in Japan’s government was worshipped even though he held no real power? A: The Emperor
What was the title given to the military leader who controlled the emperor? A: The Shogun
What things did Africa export in foreign trade? A: Slaves Ivory gold
What things did Africa import during their foreign trade? Manufactured Goods New Food products (ex. Corn, peanuts)
What was the name for the new economic system developed by European countries that linked them with colonies and resources? A: Mercantilism
One reason countries adopted Mercantilism was so that they could become _____________________ (not having to rely on or buy imports from other countries). A: Self-sufficient
True or False: Colonies existed mainly for the benefit of the parent country. A: TRUE
What were 2 elements of the Commercial revolution? A: New money and banking systems Formation of colonies Trying to find new markets and resources