Song Dynasty China
Political and ethical system that heavily influenced Song Dynasty policies and gave authority to their government.
Confucianism
This is the Islamic sultanate located in India
Delhi Sultanate
This was the Hindu empire that rose in the south of modern day India
Vijayanagara Empire
Statue built to demonstrate the adoption of Buddhism in Japan, built during 13th century
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Exam system expanded under Song Dynasty China, designed to increase Government officials competency and efficiency of the Government
Merit-Based Civil Servant Exam
These missionaries were responsible for spreading Islam by focusing on the mystical, spiritual, and mediative aspects of Islam.
Sufi Missionaries
Built in the Vijayanagara Empire to demonstrate their devotion to Hinduism as well as their political power
Virupaksha Temple
The combining of different cultures, religions, or traditions into a unified system. Countries that share borders are heavily affected by this.
Syncretism
Belief that gods grant a specific dynasty the right to rule, but could be taken away if they strayed from their path.
Mandate of Heaven
This place saw the translation of various Greek, Persian, Indian, and Roman works into Arabic. Scholars from around the world traveled here to learn.
House of Wisdom in Baghdad
Buddhist state that covers modern day Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand
Khmer Empire
Turkish poet in Seljuk Empire dedicated to writing about the blend of Turkish and Islamic culture
Omar Khayyam
These are known as the two great treasures of Song Dynasty China
Silk and Porcelain
This Sultanate covers modern day Egypt and implemented slave-soldiers into their ranks
Mamluk Sultanate
Intricately carved stone Buddhist temple in Java, meant to show political power as well as dedication to Buddhism
Architecture influenced by Islamic and Javanese building style, located in Java, Indonesia
Great Mosque of Demak
The specific blend of Buddhism and Daoist traditions found in Song Dynasty China
Chen Buddhism
This Turkish dominated state saw the adoption of Persian administrative practices implemented into the nation
Seljuk Empire
Stone temple originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, but was later converted to a Buddhist temple, located in Cambodia
Ankgor Wat
Scientific innovations made during this time period laid the foundations for the Renaissance in Europe
Islamic Golden Age