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HS202 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Ottoman Empire Correct Answer: Came to rise in the beginning of the 13th century and took control of parts of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. It became one of the largest military and economic powers in the world, but in 1922, shortly after WWI, the once powerful empire came to an end. Devshirme Correct Answer: Translates into "child levy" or "blood tax"; was a common ...

AMSCO 3.3-3.4How did different belief systems endure or change during the period from ? - correct answers Protestant/Roman Catholic Church: - Changed when Europe shifted from feudalism to centralized governments - Reforms were made in an effort to stop corruption - Theological disagreements: John Wycliffe was disliked by people for translating the Bible into English and for arguing that priests were unnecessary for salvation, Hussites were looked down for heresy (going against the general op...

AFST Exam 2 Ottoman Empire Questions and Answers 100% Solved The Ottomans emerged from the Anatolian peninsula, which is modern day: Turkey Who was the leader of the first Ottoman Dynasty? Osman Bey What does the term Ghazi mean? "warriors for the faith" Upon building their army, the Ottomans went into the Balkans and began, primarily, recruiting who? Christian children Prior to crossing the Bosphorus, what Christian city did the Ottomans first conquer, making it the seat of their expandin...

AMSCO AP World History Unit 3 Review Already Passed Ming Dynasty It was perhaps the peak of Chinese civilization with 300 years of peace and prosperity. They improved the Grand Canal, made great porcelain, and under Yong Le encouraged exploration. Manchu Northeast Asian peoples who founded the Qing Empire. Qing Dynasty Minority Manchu rule over China that incorporated new territories, experienced substantial population growth, and sustained significant economic growth. Kangxi Qing emperor (r....

AP Modern : EXAM REVIEW PERIOD 2 Osman - Answer-Founder of the Ottoman Turks Defeat of Byzantine Empire - Answer-1453; by Ottoman Turks (Mehmed II) Istanbul - Answer-Islamic name for Constantinople (Byzantium) Janissaries - Answer-Elite corps of Ottoman slave soldiers from the devshirme system Devshirme - Answer-System of capturing young Christian boys for janissary corps Battle of Lepanto - Answer-Naval victory-Italian city-states defeat Ottomans for control of Indian Ocean tr...

AFST 235 Exam 2 UTK Questions and Answers Rated A+ Sahil essentially means Shore The ancient kingdom of Ghana is located in the same region as modern day Ghana (T/F) False The kingdom of Ghana was comprised of the Soninke It is believed that the ancestors of the original Ghanaians may have been Neolithic Fishermen Al-Sudan is an Arabic term meaning "The Black Peoples" Much of what is known about the ancient kingdom of Ghana comes from the writings of the 11th century Arab geographer Al-Ba...

AMSCO: 3.3-3.4How did different belief systems endure or change during the period from ? - correct answers Protestant/Roman Catholic Church: - Changed when Europe shifted from feudalism to centralized governments - Reforms were made in an effort to stop corruption - Theological disagreements: John Wycliffe was disliked by people for translating the Bible into English and for arguing that priests were unnecessary for salvation, Hussites were looked down for heresy (going against the general o...

AP World History Modern Unit 3 with complete solution Qing Dynasty of China The last imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Ming Dynasty and succeeded by the People's Republic. Formed the territorial base for the modern Chinese state. Founded in 1644 by the Manchus and ruled China for more than 260 years, until 1912. Expanded China's borders to include Taiwan, Tibet, Chinese Central Asia, and Mongolia. Manchus Northeast Asian peoples who defeated the Ming Dynasty and founded the Qing...

gunpowder empires What were large, multi ethnic states that relied heavily on military to conquer called? Gutenburg Printing Press What invention helped spread the ideas of the Renaissance and the Reformation? Ivan IV the Terrible, beat the Mongols, Tartars, and the Poles, forced nobles into service, first ruler to take the title tsar Ming Dynasty Succeeded Mongol Yuan dynasty in China in 1368; lasted until 1644; initially mounted huge trade expeditions to southern As...

AP World History Modern Unit 3 with complete solution Qing Dynasty of China The last imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Ming Dynasty and succeeded by the People's Republic. Formed the territorial base for the modern Chinese state. Founded in 1644 by the Manchus and ruled China for more than 260 years, until 1912. Expanded China's borders to include Taiwan, Tibet, Chinese Central Asia, and Mongolia. Manchus Northeast Asian peoples who defeated the Ming Dynasty and founded the Qing...