The World in 1750 Vocab

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Belief that a ruler's authority comes from God.

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Divine Right

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A divine right monarch known for enhancing the French monarchy and building the palace at Versailles.

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Louis XIV

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Ruler of the Mughal Empire known for expansion, strong central government, and religious tolerance.

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Akbar The Great

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Islamic empire by Mongol conquerors in India (1526-1857)

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Mughal Empire

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A large landmass that juts out from a continent

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Subcontinent

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A peninsula in Southeastern Europe, formerly part of the Ottoman Empire.

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Balkans

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Elite force in the Ottoman army

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Janissaries

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Islamic empire founded after the conquest of Constantinople

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Ottoman Empire

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Ruler of the Ottoman Empire known for strengthening the government and justice system

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Suleiman the magnificent

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In Feudal Japan, warrior lords below the Shogun

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Daimyo