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Unit 1: Global Tapestry Flashcards

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Define Confuicianism

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Big continuity in China, had idea of hierarchical society, what civil service exam was based off of

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3 different technologies from China

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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

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Identify and explain illustrative example of political / cultural continuity in China

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Civil Service Exam - used Confucianism to change the Chinese government from a heredity based government to a scholarly based government through a test

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Identify and explain 2 technologies China made circa 1200-1450

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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

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What’s a meritocracy

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society in which people are promoted based on talent
(Civil Service Exam)

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What countries were impacted culturally by CHina

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Japan Korea Vietnam

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Define Jizya

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tax on non-muslims shown as a sign of submission to muslim rule

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What is Al-Andalus

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Territory in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal) which was a center for culture, learning and trade

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Who overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate

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Abbasid caliphate

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What did the Abbasid Caliphate accomplish

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Created house of wisdom in baghdad (center of learning and translation of past texts)

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Social structure of India and hinduism

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Caste system

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What were the Rajput Kindoms

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Hindu states that flourished during 700 - 1500
Rajput = Hindu caste of warriors and strong military

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what was the delhi sultanate

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muslim kingdom ruling over northern india

couldn’t expand more south because of conflicts with hindus

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Define hinduism

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polythesitic
caste system
belief in reincarnation(samsara)

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What is the Majapahit Kingdom

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Java - Buddhist - controlled strait of malacca which was very important shipping lane

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What was the importance culturally of Srivijaya and Khmer empire

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Culutral crossroad

17
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Capital of Aztec Empire

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Tenochititlan

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what are chinampas

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floating islands used to plant many types of food providing food for bigger city

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1 example of culture from in the americas from 1200-1450

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human sacrifice - sacrifice to sun god to prevent disease

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What was the mit’a system

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used by incans - all males had to do work for state each year which created many public works

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what was the quipu / khipu

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how incans kept records by using strings/cords knotted in a complex pattern

22
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What is animism

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Belief system that all objects, places, and creatures have a spiritual essence

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What is islam

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monotheistic
created by muhammed merchant
follow 5 pillars of islam

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what are the 5 pillars of islam

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1 god
prayer of 5 times a day
pay percent of wealth to charity
fast during ramadan
hajj pilgrimage to mecca

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What did the trans-saharan trade network connect

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mediterranean region to sub-saharan africa

26
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Describe Ghana

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wealthy ancient kingdom in west africa
traded gold and salt
later conquered by Mali

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Describe Mali empire

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Mansa Musa ruled created importance of Tumbuktu (capital)
west african
fourished 1200-1300
wealthy in trade for gold and salt

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What did mansa musa do

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went on hajj (pilgrimage to mecca) and displayed wealth

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What was the swahili coast

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cultural exchange center bc of indian ocean trade
blend of cultures
many city-states
SYNCRETIC LANGUAGE

30
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What is the Hierarchy of Feudalism

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King -> Lord -> Vassal -> Serf

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What is a fief

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Piece of land distributed by lords given by king

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What are serfs

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Peasants tied to the land

33
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What did the Magna Carta do for Europe

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It established the rights and freedoms of the citizens and limited the power of the monarchy - very important

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What was the Hundred Years War

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It was a series of conflicts between England and France over land in many territories - French won which boosted english nationalism

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What was the purpose of the crusades

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For the catholics to gain the holy land back from the Muslims

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