AP World History Unit 3 Vocabulary Already Graded A

Gunpowder Empires large states that relied on gunpowder to conquer and control territories (mainly located in Southwest, South and Central Asia) What you should know about Islamic Gunpowder Empires - Rise to power- -took advantage of gunpowder -moved capitol/ major cities to the center of the Empire (Ottoman and Safavid Empires in particular) -took advantage of the breakup of the Mongol khanates - flourished mostly because Western Europe was still recovering from the Black Death and wasn't doing great Stability and Continuity of power- - had a consistent leadership - continuity of Islamic Law/religion throughout Asia - left artistic and architectural legacies which reflected the legitimacy of their rulers Decline of power- - failed to modernize economy - failed to modernize military - assassinated lineage (instability among monarchs) - strong presences outside the empire (foreign invaders and European forces Safavid Empire -Shi'ite Muslim dynasty that ruled Persia between 16th and 18th centuries