Unit 1

Question 1

What do the Arabs, Persians, and Turks have in common?

Answer 1

Religious ties to Islam, primarily located in the Middle East, and established powerful empires.

Question 2

How were the lives of women more restricted in the Song Dynasty than previous dynasties?

Answer 2

It was due to an increased emphasis on Neo-Confucianism, which enforced stricter gender roles, leading to practices like widespread foot-binding and further solidifying the idea that a woman’s primary role was within the household, subservient to her husband and father.

Question 3

Why did Song China’s economy grow?

Answer 3

The economy of Song China flourished due to:
1. Commercialization of economy
2. Agricultural innovation (champa rice)
3. Transportation innovations (expanision of the grand canal)

Question 4

What resulted from Muslim rule in Spain?

Answer 4

Muslim rule impacted the region’s culture, science, and technology. For religion, it allowed Christians and Jews to practice their religion alongside Muslims.

Question 5

How did Islam spread?

Answer 5

1. Military rule
2. Muslim merchants
3. Muslim missionaries (sufis)

Question 6

What is the difference between Islam and Hinduism?

Answer 6

Islam is a monotheistic faith, and Muslims adhere to sharia law. Hinduism is a polytheistic faith whose followers follow religious laws called the dharma.