| A | B |
|---|
| Ottoman Empire | Empire created by Turkish tribes. One of the most powerful states in the world during the 15th and 16th centuries |
| Balkan Peninsula | Geographical region of southeast Europe |
| Istanbul | Largest city in Turkey Previously named Constantinople |
| Mughal Empire | Muslim Empire extending over large parts of the Indian subcontinent |
| Taj Mahal | White marble mausoleum in India |
| Enclaves | Distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within foreign territory |
| Imperial | Relating to an empire or an emperor |
| Shogun | Military governor of Japan |
| Mercantilism | is an economic theory dominant in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century |
| Self-Sufficient | needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. |
