Summer Bummer practice part 2 Flashcards
What does it mean that the Byzantine Empire, Tang Dynasty, and Abbasid Caliphate had cultural gravity?
They influenced the culture of nearby societies.
Which society exercised a lot of cultural influence on the Kyivan Rus?
the Byzantine Empire
How did the Byzantine Empire influence the Kyivan Rus?
Orthodox Christianity and cyrillic writing
Did the Kyivan Rus have a centralized government?
no
How did the arrival of Islam affect the kingdom of Mali?
written alphabet and extended trade ties
How did geography affect trade on the Indian Ocean?
Monsoon winds facilitated maritime trade.
What do Mogadishu, Mombasa, and Kilwa have in common?
All are Swahili Coast city-states
What does it mean that the Swahili Coast city-states were ‘cultural siblings but economic rivals?’
They were culturally similar but economically competitive
Where was Angkor located?
The Mekong River delta in Southeast Asia
Who exerted cultural influence on Angkor?
South Asia
How was Angkor influenced by India?
religion, language, and cuisine
What is the meaning of migration?
movement
What technology facilitated expansion of the Bantu people and culture?
ironworking
Where did the Bantu migrations take place?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Why were the Bantu able to migrate so widely?
Iron improved farming, which led to an increase in population.
Which society was heavily influenced by Vikings?
Kyivan Rus
What technology facilitated Viking expansion?
shallow-draft boats
What technology facilitated Polynesian expansion?
special boats
In which area of the world did Polynesian expansion occur?
the islands of the Pacific
What type of products were most extensively traded over long distances during the medieval era?
lightweight luxury goods such as silk, jewelry, and spices
Why was paper an important invention?
It helped governments exercise authority over citizens
What is an urban center?
a city
Why did cities grow during the medieval era?
Trade and cities fueled one another’s growth
