Unit 1: Global Tapestry Flashcards
Define Confuicianism
Big continuity in China, had idea of hierarchical society, what civil service exam was based off of
3 different technologies from China
Gunpowder - originally used for fireworks but later used for weapons and expansion of empires
Gutenberg Press - more efficient printing
Paper Money - easier and quicker way to transport more wealth across trade routes
Identify and explain illustrative example of political / cultural continuity in China
Civil Service Exam - used Confucianism to change the Chinese government from a heredity based government to a scholarly based government through a test
Identify and explain 2 technologies China made circa 1200-1450
Gunpowder - Used for firework displays later for weapons and spread of land empires
Champa Rice - made in present day vietnam (champa) which was drought resistant, faster to grow, and needed less water
What’s a meritocracy
society in which people are promoted based on talent
(Civil Service Exam)
What countries were impacted culturally by CHina
Japan Korea Vietnam
Define Jizya
tax on non-muslims shown as a sign of submission to muslim rule
What is Al-Andalus
Territory in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal) which was a center for culture, learning and trade
Who overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate
Abbasid caliphate
What did the Abbasid Caliphate accomplish
Created house of wisdom in baghdad (center of learning and translation of past texts)
Social structure of India and hinduism
Caste system
What were the Rajput Kindoms
Hindu states that flourished during 700 - 1500
Rajput = Hindu caste of warriors and strong military
what was the delhi sultanate
muslim kingdom ruling over northern india
couldn’t expand more south because of conflicts with hindus
Define hinduism
polythesitic
caste system
belief in reincarnation(samsara)
What is the Majapahit Kingdom
Java - Buddhist - controlled strait of malacca which was very important shipping lane
What was the importance culturally of Srivijaya and Khmer empire
Culutral crossroad
Capital of Aztec Empire
Tenochititlan
what are chinampas
floating islands used to plant many types of food providing food for bigger city
1 example of culture from in the americas from 1200-1450
human sacrifice - sacrifice to sun god to prevent disease
What was the mit’a system
used by incans - all males had to do work for state each year which created many public works
what was the quipu / khipu
how incans kept records by using strings/cords knotted in a complex pattern
What is animism
Belief system that all objects, places, and creatures have a spiritual essence
What is islam
monotheistic
created by muhammed merchant
follow 5 pillars of islam
what are the 5 pillars of islam
1 god
prayer of 5 times a day
pay percent of wealth to charity
fast during ramadan
hajj pilgrimage to mecca
What did the trans-saharan trade network connect
mediterranean region to sub-saharan africa
Describe Ghana
wealthy ancient kingdom in west africa
traded gold and salt
later conquered by Mali
Describe Mali empire
Mansa Musa ruled created importance of Tumbuktu (capital)
west african
fourished 1200-1300
wealthy in trade for gold and salt
What did mansa musa do
went on hajj (pilgrimage to mecca) and displayed wealth
What was the swahili coast
cultural exchange center bc of indian ocean trade
blend of cultures
many city-states
SYNCRETIC LANGUAGE
What is the Hierarchy of Feudalism
King -> Lord -> Vassal -> Serf
What is a fief
Piece of land distributed by lords given by king
What are serfs
Peasants tied to the land
What did the Magna Carta do for Europe
It established the rights and freedoms of the citizens and limited the power of the monarchy - very important
What was the Hundred Years War
It was a series of conflicts between England and France over land in many territories - French won which boosted english nationalism
What was the purpose of the crusades
For the catholics to gain the holy land back from the Muslims
