Global 10- unit 1 vocab flashcards

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Early modern era

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A period in history from approximately the late 15th century to the late 18th century, characterized by the rise of nation-states and empires. Helped create global trade.

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Gaining power

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The process of acquiring authority and control over a region or group.

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Consolidating power

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Strengthening and unifying control over a territory or government.

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Maintaining power

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The ability to keep control and authority over a region or people.

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Conquer

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To take control of a place or people by military force.

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Conquest

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The act of conquering a country or territory.

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Devshirme

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A system used by the Ottoman Empire to recruit boys from Christian families to serve in the military or government.

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Diverse

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Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

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Empire

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A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler or government.

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Millet

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An administrative unit in the Ottoman Empire. Self-governing non-Muslim communities where they could collect taxes, run schools, and organize their own laws.