Unit 1: The Global Tapestry
This Dynasty replaced the Tang in 960 (the first Chinese dynasty discussed at length in the AP curriculum)
The Song Dynasty
This is an example of technology that contributed to expanded trade routes
Compass, rudder, junk, astrolabe
This technological development was primarily responsible for enabling the expansion of empires in this period.
Gunpowder
Economic theory that posited that there was a fixed about of gold and silver "out there" and states had to compete for it to won the biggest "slice of the pie," to be the wealthiest and, therefore, most powerful. All economic production went to service the state.
Mercantilism
Intellectual movement in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasize reason over tradition and individualism over community values, among other changes
The Enlightenment
One way the Song Dynasty allowed for upward social mobility
Meritocracy and/or Civil Service Exam
The birth and expansion of this empire brought a period of stability that led to unprecedented growth and expansion of trade routes - especially the Silk Road
The Mongol Empire
System by which the Ottoman empire recruited young Christian boys to work in its military and government.
Devshirme
Sponsored some of the earliest European sea-faring explorations. Greatly expanded European maritime capabilities. African slave trade under Portugal started with expeditions he sponsored.
Prince Henry the Navigator
Revolution led by Toussaint L'Overture, inspired by the French Revolution and led to the first black-led government in the western hemisphere
Haitian Revolution
Mystical branch of Islam that emphasize emotions and inner experience over scholarly knowledge-based pursuits. Was responsible for much of the spread of Islam in the period 1200-1450
Sufism
Maritime trade in this region greatly expanded (at last in part) due to increased demand for spices.
The Indian Ocean Trade Basin
The Protestant Reformation
This is one commodity brought from the Americas to the New World via the Columbian Exchange
maize (corn), potatoes, tomatoes, beans, peppers, and cacao
The social status of those who led the revolutions in Latin America - those of European ancestry born in the Latin America
Creoles
Was a city-state in southeastern Africa known for its massive free-standing walls. Was abandoned due to environmental issues
Great Zimbabwe
This city in the Mali Empire became one of the world's wealthiest cities and a hub or trade and learning (especially about Islam).
Timbuktu
Example of Mughal architecture that helped legitimize their rule.
Taj Mahal
These types of companies were major forces in the expansion of Maritime Empires, as they allowed for many shareholders and therefore less risk
Joint-stock companies
The period of unprecedented economic growth in Japan, following the Edo period - its isolationist phase
Meiji Restoration
The Inca's replacement for its conquered peoples paying tribute - instead they were subject to mandatory public service
mit'a system
This is one Silk Road city that greatly expanded due to trade.
The land-owning aristocratic class in Russia. Experienced tensions with Ivan IV who brought them all to Moscow to keep watch over them.
Boyars
The avenue through which women in the Ottoman Empire could influence politics. _____________ Politics. Roxelana is an example of a powerful Ottoman woman ruler.
Harem politics
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