East Asia
Chinese dynasty ruling from 960 to 1279 known for advancements in tech, culture, and the economy
Song Dynasty
This Islamic scholar traveled extensively across the Islamic world in the 14th century, documenting his journeys in the "Rihla."
Ibn Battuta
This empire, based in South India, was known for its naval power and trade with Southeast Asia.
Chola Dynasty
This overland trade route connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas.
Silk Road
This practiice in Song CHina involved tightly binding young girls' feet symbolizing beauty and status.
Foot-binding
This philosophy emphasized filial piety and social harmony. It was revived during the Song Dynasty.
Neo-Confucianism
This Islamic empire, founded in Persia in the early 16th century, established Twelver Shi'a Islam as the state religion.
Safavid Empire
This kingdom in Southeast Asia was influenced by Indian culture and known for its temple complex, Angkor Wat.
Khmer Empire
This trade network connected West Africa to North Africa and the Mediterranean, primarily through the exchange of gold and salt.
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
This architectural style, characterized by pointed arches and flying butresses, was prominent in medieval Europe.
Gothic architecture
This nomadic group established the Yuan Dynasty in China after conquering the Song.
Mongols
Sharia law
This religion, originating in Indiam spread to Southeast Asia and emphasized the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Buddhism
This group of city-states along the East African coast engaged in extensive trade across the Indian Ocean.
Swahili Coast
This intellectual movement in Europe emphasized human potential and achievements, influencing the Renaissance.
Humanism
This system in Japan was characterized by a hierarchy of lords and vassals, with the shogun holding the real power.
Feudalism
This city in Mali became a major center of Islamic learning and trade in West Africa.
Timbuktu
This Indian empire, ruling from 1526 to 1857, was known for its cultural syncretism and monumental architecture like the Taj Mahal.
Mughal Empire
This term describes the spread of cultural elements like religion, language, and technology through trade and conquest.
The Islamic architectural masterpiece in India was commissioned by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife.
Taj Mahal
This Korean dynasty, lasting from 918 to 1392, is known for its cultural achievements and the creation of the Korean alphabet.
Goryeo Dynasty
This Islamic dynasty, ruling from Cairo, was known for its patronage of the arts and architecture, including the construction of Al-Azhar University.
Mamluk Sultanate
This trade network connected the Indian subcontinent with East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia via maritime routes.
Indian Ocean Trade Network
This navigational insutrment allowed sailors to determine latitude by measuring the angle of celestial bodies.
Astrolabe
This system of writing, spread via trade and religion, was used in Islamic empires and influenced many regions.
Arabic script