Historical Empires and Systems Flashcard

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Which Chinese dynasty ruled from 1368 to 1644?

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Ming Dynasty

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What was the ruling period of the Qing Dynasty?

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1644 to 1911

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Where did the Safavid Empire rule?

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Persia (Iran and Iraq)

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Which empire controlled most of India from 1526 to 1857?

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Mughal Empire

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Which empire conquered the Mali Empire and controlled trade from 1430 to 1591?

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Songhai Empire

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During which period did the Tokugawa Shogunate govern Japan?

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1603 to 1868

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Who established the Russian Empire?

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Muscovite Prince Ivan III

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What is an absolute monarchy?

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A government system where the king or queen has absolute power

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Divine Right of Kings

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A claim by monarchs that their right to rule is derived from God

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What was the devshirme system?

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A selection system under the Ottoman Empire