Study Guide Flashcards
Similarities between Song/Tang China and Dar Al-Islam
Trade, high population
Identify inventions and new products from Tang/Song China
Irrigation, iron plows, gun powder, boats (junks), weapons
What are agricultural improvements and innovations in China
High yielding crops, equal field system, irrigation -> makes a high population
What happened to Chinas population and how that impacted cities, trade, and culture
Chinas population had a big boom, causing cities to expand, increase production, and boost trade. This forced cultural interaction
Decline of Song was caused by
Military failures left them underprepared for the invasion of nomadic tribes
Examples of Chinese influence over its neighbors
Requiring kowtow, spreading Confucianism and education, and architectural and agricultural customs
Purpose of the Silk Road and it’s impact
It was a popular trading route that had “hotels” where sufis performed dances and songs to guide people of other religious backgrounds to Islam.
How did expansion and leadership differ from the Umayyad dynasty and the Abbasid Dynasty
Umayyad- capital had a trade hub, less tolerant, military rules
Abbasid- merchants expanded empire, more tolerant (less Arab ruled)
Role of a caliph
A deputy who organized the community of ummas
How did Dar Al-Islam improve agriculture/food production
Fertilizers, irrigation systems, and crop rotation
How did location and religion promote trade in Islam
People participating in guaranteed to trade because trade was located on their pathway to Mecca
Why were cities like Baghdad and Córdoba important
They promoted key concepts for advancement like education, tolerance, preserving ancient wisdom, and libraries
Why did Muslims travel to China/India
Traveling soldiers, administrators, and merchants diffused ideas and products. Muslims knew they could find hospitality in sea ports, so they would travel for hajj early and explore like Ibn Battuta
How did Islamic studies impact Europe
Europe was behind in hygiene, education, and technology, so Islamic studies increased knowledge.
What was Sufi Islam and it’s impact
Sufis, is where Muslim dancers perform to spread religious ideals. They impact others and lead them to Allah through feeling god (mysticism)
