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What is the approximate period of the Early Modern Period?
What is the approximate period of the Early Modern Period?
Roughly 1500 to 1800
What is the term for the early modern period's characteristic global integration?
What is the term for the early modern period's characteristic global integration?
Proto-globalization
What type of states rose during the Early Modern Period?
What type of states rose during the Early Modern Period?
Centralized Bureaucratic States
What type of empires did European powers dominate through during the Early Modern Period?
What type of empires did European powers dominate through during the Early Modern Period?
What is the 'Great Divergence' in the context of the Early Modern Period?
What is the 'Great Divergence' in the context of the Early Modern Period?
What economic theory was dominant in the Early Modern Period?
What economic theory was dominant in the Early Modern Period?
What labor system declined in much of the European sphere during this time?
What labor system declined in much of the European sphere during this time?
What is the 'Columbian Exchange'?
What is the 'Columbian Exchange'?
What term describes the period of substantial exchange between Eurasia, Africa, and the New World?
What term describes the period of substantial exchange between Eurasia, Africa, and the New World?
Which empires were known for their early use of firearms?
Which empires were known for their early use of firearms?
What was the Renaissance?
What was the Renaissance?
What is humanism?
What is humanism?
What transformation occurred in scientific ideas and methods?
What transformation occurred in scientific ideas and methods?
What anti-clerical movement led to Protestant Christianity?
What anti-clerical movement led to Protestant Christianity?
What printing invention aided the spread of Renaissance ideas?
What printing invention aided the spread of Renaissance ideas?
What was the title of Russian monarchs, starting with Ivan the Terrible?
What was the title of Russian monarchs, starting with Ivan the Terrible?
What major European conflict had religious and territorial roots?
What major European conflict had religious and territorial roots?
Who led a series of conflicts in the early 19th century?
Who led a series of conflicts in the early 19th century?
Which confederation legally guaranteed religious tolerance in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?
Which confederation legally guaranteed religious tolerance in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?
Which civilizations experienced a decline during the Early Modern Period?
Which civilizations experienced a decline during the Early Modern Period?
What trade involved the transport of enslaved Africans to the Americas?
What trade involved the transport of enslaved Africans to the Americas?
Which slave trade routes existed across the Sahara and Indian Ocean?
Which slave trade routes existed across the Sahara and Indian Ocean?
Which coastal region was influenced by trade with the Portuguese and Omanis?
Which coastal region was influenced by trade with the Portuguese and Omanis?
Which African empire fell after an invasion by the Moroccans?
Which African empire fell after an invasion by the Moroccans?
Which state gave birth to Akan states like Akwamu, Akyem, Fante, and Adansi?
Which state gave birth to Akan states like Akwamu, Akyem, Fante, and Adansi?
Which kingdom gave way to smaller kingdoms like Mutapa, Butua, and Rozvi?
Which kingdom gave way to smaller kingdoms like Mutapa, Butua, and Rozvi?
Which sultanate declined and was succeeded by the Geledi Sultanate in the Horn of Africa?
Which sultanate declined and was succeeded by the Geledi Sultanate in the Horn of Africa?
Which empire suffered from invasion by the Adal Sultanate and later entered the Zemene Mesafint?
Which empire suffered from invasion by the Adal Sultanate and later entered the Zemene Mesafint?
Which African empire experienced its golden age?
Which African empire experienced its golden age?
Which African kingdom experienced its golden age?
Which African kingdom experienced its golden age?
Which empire rose to power in modern-day Ghana?
Which empire rose to power in modern-day Ghana?
Which African kingdom thrived during this period?
Which African kingdom thrived during this period?
Which empire began under Babur and ruled the Indian subcontinent?
Which empire began under Babur and ruled the Indian subcontinent?
Which empire was founded by Shivaji and gradually gained territory from the Mughals?
Which empire was founded by Shivaji and gradually gained territory from the Mughals?
Which empire was established by Ranjit Singh in the Punjab?
Which empire was established by Ranjit Singh in the Punjab?
Which dynasty was supplanted by the Qing, the last Chinese imperial dynasty?
Which dynasty was supplanted by the Qing, the last Chinese imperial dynasty?
Which period was followed by the Edo period in Japan?
Which period was followed by the Edo period in Japan?
Which dynasty ruled Korea and repelled invasions from Japan and China?
Which dynasty ruled Korea and repelled invasions from Japan and China?
Which sultanate was overthrown by the Portuguese in present-day Malaysia and Indonesian Sumatra?
Which sultanate was overthrown by the Portuguese in present-day Malaysia and Indonesian Sumatra?
Which sultanate became the dominant trading power in the region?
Which sultanate became the dominant trading power in the region?
What expanded with the Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, British, and French in Southeast Asia?
What expanded with the Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, British, and French in Southeast Asia?
Which islands were affected by European contact, including the voyages of Magellan, Tasman, and Cook?
Which islands were affected by European contact, including the voyages of Magellan, Tasman, and Cook?
Which areas experienced European colonization displacing native populations, conquering the Aztecs and Inca, and introducing diseases?
Which areas experienced European colonization displacing native populations, conquering the Aztecs and Inca, and introducing diseases?
What was the Price Revolution caused by?
What was the Price Revolution caused by?
Which colonies declared independence as the United States?
Which colonies declared independence as the United States?
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Early Modern Period
Early Modern Period
Period from roughly 1500 to 1800, bridging the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution.
Proto-globalization
Proto-globalization
Increasing global interconnectedness, a defining characteristic of the era.
Centralized Bureaucratic States
Centralized Bureaucratic States
States that developed strong, centralized administrative systems.
Maritime Empires
Maritime Empires
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Great Divergence
Great Divergence
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Mercantilist Economic Theory
Mercantilist Economic Theory
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Columbian Exchange
Columbian Exchange
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Age of Discovery
Age of Discovery
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Gunpowder Empires
Gunpowder Empires
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Renaissance
Renaissance
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Humanism
Humanism
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Scientific Revolution
Scientific Revolution
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Reformation
Reformation
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Movable Type Printing
Movable Type Printing
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Tsar
Tsar
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Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years' War
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Napoleonic Wars
Napoleonic Wars
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Warsaw Confederation
Warsaw Confederation
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Atlantic Slave Trade
Atlantic Slave Trade
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Babur
Babur
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Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
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Azuchi-Momoyama
Azuchi-Momoyama
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Joseon dynasty
Joseon dynasty
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Malacca Sultanate
Malacca Sultanate
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Johor Sultanate
Johor Sultanate
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European colonization
European colonization
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Pacific Islands of Oceania
Pacific Islands of Oceania
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Price Revolution
Price Revolution
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Thirteen Colonies
Thirteen Colonies
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Price Revolution
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Study Notes
- The Early Modern Period spans roughly from 1500 to 1800, positioned between the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution.
- Proto-globalization is a defining characteristic of the Early Modern Period relating to growing global integration.
- Centralized Bureaucratic States began to rise, featuring administrative systems focused on central control.
- Maritime Empires emerged as European powers established dominance through founding empires across the seas.
- The Great Divergence refers to the debated reasons behind Europe's ascent during this era.
- Mercantilist Economic Theory, a key economic theory, was dominant throughout the Early Modern Period.
- Serfdom saw decline and ultimate disappearance across much of Europe.
- The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of plants, animals, and culture between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
- The Age of Discovery saw substantial exchange between Eurasia, Africa, and the New World.
- Gunpowder Empires, notably the Ottomans and Safavids, were known for their early use of firearms in warfare.
- Renaissance signifies the revival of classical culture and scientific advancements in Europe.
- Humanism is noted as an intellectual movement emphasizing human reason and ethics.
- Scientific Revolution marks a significant transformation in scientific ideas and methods.
- Reformation refers to the anti-clerical movement that led to Protestant Christianity.
- Movable Type Printing aided in the dissemination of Renaissance ideas through the printing press.
- Tsar became the title of Russian monarchs, starting with Ivan the Terrible.
- Thirty Years' War represents a major European conflict, driven by religious and territorial disputes.
- Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts led by Napoleon Bonaparte in the early 19th century.
- Warsaw Confederation legally guaranteed religious tolerance in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
- Decline marked some African civilizations during this period.
- Atlantic slave trade defines the transport of enslaved Africans to the Americas.
- Arab slave trade operated across the Trans-Saharan routes and the Indian Ocean.
- Swahili Coast, a coastal region of Africa, was influenced by trade with the Portuguese and Omanis.
- Songhai Empire fell after being invaded by the Moroccans.
- Bonoman was the origin of Akan states, including Akwamu, Akyem, Fante, and Adansi
- Kingdom of Zimbabwe gave way to smaller kingdoms, such as Mutapa, Butua, and Rozvi.
- Ajuran Sultanate declined and was succeeded by the Geledi Sultanate in the Horn of Africa.
- Ethiopian Empire was invaded by the Adal Sultanate and later entered the Zemene Mesafint.
- Oyo Empire experienced a golden age during this period.
- Kingdom of Benin also reached its golden age.
- Ashanti Empire rose to power in the area now known as modern-day Ghana.
- Kingdom of Kongo prospered throughout this era.
- Mughal Empire was established by Babur and ruled over the Indian subcontinent.
- Maratha Empire was founded by Shivaji and gradually took territory from the Mughals.
- Sikh Empire was established by Ranjit Singh in the Punjab region.
- Ming Dynasty was the last dynasty and was replaced by the Qing Dynasty.
- Azuchi-Momoyama period was followed by the Edo period in Japan
- Joseon dynasty ruled Korea and successfully defended against invasions from Japan and China.
- Malacca Sultanate was overthrown by the Portuguese in present-day Malaysia and Indonesian Sumatra.
- Johor Sultanate became the dominant trading power in its region.
- European colonization expanded, with the Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, British, and French powers active in Southeast Asia.
- Pacific Islands of Oceania were affected by European contact, including voyages by explorers Magellan, Tasman, and Cook.
- European colonization in the Americas led to the displacement of native populations, conquest of the Aztecs and Inca empires, and the introduction of diseases.
- Price Revolution defines a period of inflation caused by the American silver boom and Japanese silver mining.
- Thirteen Colonies declared their independence, forming the United States of America.
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A period of transition between the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution. It featured proto-globalization, the rise of centralized bureaucratic states, and maritime empires. Significant events include the Columbian Exchange and the Age of Discovery.
