ID list Flashcards
Grand Canal
A massive waterway in China, built to facilitate trade and transport, connecting the Yellow River and Yangtze River
Tributary system
A network of political and economic relationships in ancient China, where neighboring states paid tribute to the emperor in exchange for protection and trade
Tang Empire
A Chinese dynasty known for its cultural flourishing, expansion, and the establishment of a powerful and influential government
Song Empire
A Chinese dynasty renowned for advancements in technology, culture, and commerce, as well as a focus on civil administration
Junk (Chinese ship)
A traditional Chinese sailing vessel with a flat bottom and high stern, used for trade and fishing, known for its efficiency and durability
Umma
The collective community of Muslims around the world, bound by shared beliefs and practices, transcending ethnic or national identities
Jizya
A tax levied on non-Muslims in Islamic states, granting them protection and exemption from military service
Abbasid Caliphate
An Islamic dynasty that succeeded in the Umayyads, known for its cultural, scientific, and economic achievements during the Golden Age of Islam
Sikhism
A monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of India emphasizing equality, community service, and devotion to one god.
House of Wisdom
A major intellectual center in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age, where scholars of various cultures collaborated on science, philosophy, and literature
Ibn Battuta
A 14th-Century Moroccan traveler and scholar who documented his extensive journeys across, Africa, Asia, and Europe, providing insights into the cultures he encountered.
Delhi Sultanate
A series of Muslim kingdoms that ruled parts of India from the 13th-16th centuries, marking the spread of Islam in the region.
Mansa Musa
The 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire, known for his wealth, extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca, and patronage of education and architecture
Dhows
Traditional sailing vessels used in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, characterized by their lateen sails and often used for trade.
Aztecs
A Mesoamerican civilization that thrived in central Mexico, known for its complex society, architecture, and human sacrifices.
Ethiopian Christianity
The form of Christianity practiced in Ethiopia, notable for its ancient roots, unique traditions, and the establishment of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Caesaropapism
A political-religious system where the ruler holds authority over both the state and the church
Charlemagne
The King of the Franks and later Emperor of the Carolingian Empire, known for uniting much of the Western Europe and promoting education and culture
Feudalism
A social and economic system in medieval Europe, where land was held by lords in exchange for military service and loyalty, creating a hierarchy of obligations and protection
