Era Overview: The First Global Age, 1400–1800

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Globalization is the process by which

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regions, peoples, and economies of the world are becoming increasingly interconnected.

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Renaissance refers to a period in history

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which began in Italy and was notable for the rebirth of classic Greek ideals.

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What does Westernization refer to?

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the spread of Europe’s cultural influence around the world.

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Absolutism refers to

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a form of rule in which monarchs centralized power and authority under their rule.

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Divine right refers to the notion that

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absolute monarchs gained their power from God.

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The gunpowder revolution

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increased the military power of empire builders in Europe and Asia.

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A bureaucracy is

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an organized body of officials of various levels used to administer a state.

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The Commercial Revolution refers to a time during which

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business in Europe expanded rapidly, fueled by overseas trade and colonization.

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Capitalism is

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an economic system based on private enterprise.

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Secular ideas relate to

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beliefs and practices that are non-religious and related to concerns of the world.