Empires and Dynasties Overview

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Mughal Empire (India)

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An Islamic Empire that ruled a large portion of Indian subcontinent.

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Mughal Empire's view of Hindus

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Initially was tolerant of Hindus but became less tolerant as time went on.

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Ottoman Empire

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An Islamic empire based in Turkey that spread across the Middle East. It lasted from the 1300's to the end of World War 1.

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Ottoman Empire and Trade

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Dominated trade until Europeans started to sail around the world.

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What was the Tokugawa Shogunate?

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A Japanese ruling dynasty that strove to isolate Japan from foreign influences.

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What strategy did the Tokugawa Shogunate use to control rich landowners?

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They used the palace at the capital to control and isolate the Daimyos.

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What event led to the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate?

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The arrival of the USA in the 1850s.

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What realization did the Emperor have that contributed to the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate?

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The Emperor realized that isolation was a mistake because they fell behind technologically.

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Bourbon Dynasty-France

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The ruling dynastic family of France. The King built the Palace of Versailles to control and isolate the Nobles (rich landowners).

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Tokugawa vs Mughals

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Tokugawa isolated Japan from 1600-1850. Japan under the Meiji opened up to new ideas because they realized how far behind they were. Mughals welcomed outsiders to India and were eventually conquered by the British in 1750.