AP U3 Vocab Guide
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/1Lesson3.0cannonDefini&on a large mounted gun for firing heavy shellsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe cannon's bombardment of the city led to its eventual defeat.devshirmeDefini&on the O:oman prac<ce by which Chris<an children from the Balkans were forced to become soldiers and bureaucrats for the sultanPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThrough the prac<ce of devshirme, the O:oman Empire took boys from their families and converted them to Islam.gunpowderDefini&on an explosive used to propel a gun projec<le, especially the explosive made from potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal; black powderPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe city had a large supply of gunpowder, so it didn't need new shipments to defend itself.sultanDefini&on the ruler of an Islamic countryPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIt is by the sultan's decree that all men between the ages of 18 and 35 will serve in the army.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/2SunniDefini&on the main sect of Islam, believing in the Sunnah as an authorita<ve supplement to the Quran, and accep<ng the first four caliphs as Muhammad's righNul successorsPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceThe dis<nc<on between Sunni and Shiite persists to this day.taxDefini&on a sum of money levied by government on income, property, or sales and used for its services and administra<onPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe English monarchy imposed many taxes on the American colonists for items such as sugar and stamps.tsarDefini&on the <tle of male Russian rulers before 1917Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Russian leader used to be referred to as the tsar.Lesson 3.1boyarDefini&on a member of a class of nobles in Russia with high rankPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe boyars demanded land in exchange for their pledge of loyalty to the new king.cosmopolitanDefini&on diverse and open to different cultures and ideasPart of speechadjec<ve
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/3Use in sentenceAncient Alexandria was a cosmopolitan city where Egyp<ans, Greeks, Jews, and others lived and shared ideas.imamDefini&on person designated to lead prayers in a mosque; <tle of a Muslim ruler, par<cularly one who succeeded Muhammad and his son-in-law AliPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe imam called worshippers to prayer at the Great Mosque of Mecca.JanissaryDefini&on an O:oman sultan’s elite corps of soldiers; a member of the O:oman sultan's guardPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceA group of Janissaries can be seen patrolling outside the sultan's summer home whenever he is there.ReformationDefini&on sixteenth-century theological movement thatsought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and which led to the crea<on of different Protestant faithsPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceMar<n Luther’s “95 Theses” is usually considered the beginning of the Protestant Reforma<on.ShiaDefini&on the minority sect in Islam, which does not accept the Sunnah as authorita<ve and considers Muhammad's son-in-law Ali to be the legi<mate successor to MuhammadPart of speechproper noun
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/4Use in sentenceImam Ali, the prophet's son-in-law, is regarded by Shia Muslims as the heir to Muhammad's spiritual authority.SunniDefini&on the main sect of Islam, believing in the Sunnah as an authorita<ve supplement to the Quran, and accep<ng the first four caliphs as Muhammad's righNul successorsPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceThe dis<nc<on between Sunni and Shiite persists to this day.tsarDefini&on the <tle of male Russian rulers before 1917Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Russian leader used to be referred to as the tsar.Lesson 3.2imperialDefini&on of or pertaining to an empire or its rulerPart of speechadjec<veUse in sentenceThe imperial army fought hard for their emperor.infrastructureDefini&on the physical assets and systems that enable our daily lives, including transporta<on, energy, buildings, and sanita<onPart of speechnounUse in sentenceExtreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires can damage or destroy infrastructure.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/5revenueDefini&on the total amount of income generated by a source such as the sale of goods and servicesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceJose had to keep records of his shop’s revenue to file his tax returns accurately.SikhDefini&on disciple or follower of Sikhism, a monotheis<c religion founded in the early sixteenth century by the Indian Guru Nanak whose core beliefs focus on equality and living a moral life in community with othersPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceThere are about 25 million Sikhs in the world today the majority of which residein India.sultanDefini&on the ruler of an Islamic countryPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIt is by the sultan's decree that all men between the ages of 18 and 35 will serve in the army.tariffDefini&on a government tax on imports or exports, or a rate or schedule of such taxes; dutyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe government imposed tariffs to encourage its people to buy domes<c goods.tsarDefini&on the <tle of male Russian rulers before 1917
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/6Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Russian leader used to be referred to as the tsar.Lesson 3.3devshirmeDefini&on the O:oman prac<ce by which Chris<an children from the Balkans were forced to become soldiers and bureaucrats for the sultanPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThrough the prac<ce of devshirme, the O:oman Empire took boys from their families and converted them to Islam.divineDefini&on of, from, pertaining to, or characteris<c of a god or godsPart of speechadjec<veUse in sentenceThey prayed to the goddess for divine wisdom.imamDefini&on person designated to lead prayers in a mosque; <tle of a Muslim ruler, par<cularly one who succeeded Muhammad and his son-in-law AliPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe imam called worshippers to prayer at the Great Mosque of Mecca.ReformationDefini&on sixteenth-century theological movement that sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and which led to the crea<on of different Protestant faithsPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceMar<n Luther’s “95 Theses” is usually considered the beginning of the Protestant Reforma<on.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/7ShiaDefini&on the minority sect in Islam, which does not accept the Sunnah as authorita<ve and considers Muhammad's son-in-law Ali to be the legi<mate successor to MuhammadPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceImam Ali, the prophet's son-in-law, is regarded by Shia Muslims as the heir to Muhammad's spiritual authority.SikhismDefini&on a monotheis<c religion founded in the early sixteenth century by the Indian Guru Nanak whose core beliefs focus on equality and living a moral life in community with othersPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceWhile Sikhism originated in India, its core beliefs of equality and devo<on have allowed the faith to spread far beyond its place of origin.SunniDefini&on the main sect of Islam, believing in the Sunnah as an authorita<ve supplement to the Quran, and accep<ng the first four caliphs as Muhammad's righNul successorsPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceThe dis<nc<on between Sunni and Shiite persists to this day.Lesson 3.4joint-stock companyDefini&on a business in which investors share ownership by buying stock and share both the profits and risks of doing businessPart of speechnounUse in sentenceDuring the Industrial Revolu<on, entrepreneurs ocen formed a joint-stock company to pool money for building railroads and factories.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 3VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/8merchantDefini&on a person who buys goods and sells them for a profit; the owner of a retail shopPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe merchant sold cookies from his bakery.tradeDefini&on the act of buying and selling commodi<es, or all such acts collec<velyPart of speechverbUse in sentenceThe new treaty will strongly affect trade between the two countries.tributeDefini&on payment given by a subordinate person or power to a dominant one, or an obliga<on to do soPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe ruler paid a tribute every year.