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Who set up Russia's first printing press?
Who set up Russia's first printing press?
Which empire was known for its oceanic navy in the sixteenth century?
Which empire was known for its oceanic navy in the sixteenth century?
Which state adopted guns, artillery, and fortresses to compete against the Mughals and Ottomans?
Which state adopted guns, artillery, and fortresses to compete against the Mughals and Ottomans?
Which group of people in North America adopted guns and horses to build power?
Which group of people in North America adopted guns and horses to build power?
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During which two periods did big empires grow bigger?
During which two periods did big empires grow bigger?
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What did historians refer to as the military revolution?
What did historians refer to as the military revolution?
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Which state expense is mentioned in the text?
Which state expense is mentioned in the text?
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What did architects design to defend against heavy cannons?
What did architects design to defend against heavy cannons?
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During the period between 1500 and 1800, the global population doubled primarily due to
During the period between 1500 and 1800, the global population doubled primarily due to
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Which commodity played the strongest role in integrating far-flung commercial webs into global trade during this period?
Which commodity played the strongest role in integrating far-flung commercial webs into global trade during this period?
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Which region dominated the spice trade by 1620?
Which region dominated the spice trade by 1620?
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Which commodity became a crucial component of the slave trade during this period?
Which commodity became a crucial component of the slave trade during this period?
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Which country had a unified government ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate from 1600 to 1868?
Which country had a unified government ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate from 1600 to 1868?
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Who was the warlord responsible for unifying the southern half of Japan by 1580?
Who was the warlord responsible for unifying the southern half of Japan by 1580?
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Which empire emerged in northern India in the early sixteenth century?
Which empire emerged in northern India in the early sixteenth century?
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Which dynasty lasted over 600 years and began as a community of Turkish-speaking pastoralists?
Which dynasty lasted over 600 years and began as a community of Turkish-speaking pastoralists?
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Which country financed their military campaigns with silver?
Which country financed their military campaigns with silver?
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Where did most of the silver circulating the world eventually go?
Where did most of the silver circulating the world eventually go?
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What were the three important 'new' business formats during this period?
What were the three important 'new' business formats during this period?
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Which industry quickly depleted soil nutrients and required fresh lands to be cleared for harvest?
Which industry quickly depleted soil nutrients and required fresh lands to be cleared for harvest?
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Which two banks won public trust in banknotes during the 17th century?
Which two banks won public trust in banknotes during the 17th century?
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Which country experienced a population doubling between 1550 and 1800?
Which country experienced a population doubling between 1550 and 1800?
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Which region experienced frontier expansion and market expansion in Europe?
Which region experienced frontier expansion and market expansion in Europe?
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Which country developed big grain-producing estates for export using serfs?
Which country developed big grain-producing estates for export using serfs?
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Which three commodities played a significant role in driving global market integration?
Which three commodities played a significant role in driving global market integration?
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