Technology and innovations
What material did Egyptians use to write with?
papyrus
caste system
How did most empires use their military power?
They used it to gain more territory to increase their power.
What belief focuses solely on 5 pillars?
Islam
Which trade route connected the Mediterranean to East Asia?
The Silk Road
made traveling safer and more efficient.
What's a social heirarchy?
a system that divides people by their class or wealth status
Which dynasty was the first to adapt Confucianism in their government?
The Han dynasty
What is dharma and what religion was it seen in?
someones duty or responsibility, Hinduism
What was the most significant disease that was spread throughout the trade routes?
The Bubonic Plague
Why was the introduction to using coins or weights important?
it made buying and trading things more efficient
Why did societies feel a need to create social hierarchies?
To help maintain their order with the people
How did religion play a part in strengthening an empires rule?
It brought unity to the people which gave the empire higher authority
What do both Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
They both believe in reincarnation along with karma
How was the spread of religion affected by the trade routes?
As merchants traveled across the routes they shared their beliefs and practices which grew into newer regions.
How was transportation technology able to influence trade?
it made the movement of goods faster over long distances
How did the placement in the social heirarchy affect punishments?
lower the class the harsher the punishment while higher classes got lighter punishments
What was the civil service exam?
a way to select government officials based on thier abilities rather than their family background
How did the implementation of belief systems impact most societies?
They influenced the social structures, and helped shaped their laws.
Other than religion what was also spread throughout trade routes?
Technology and various foods or spices
How did new innovations in the agricultural side impact different populations?
It helped to increase food supply
What most likely determined where a person would be placed in the social heirarchy?
birth
What was the importance of a centralized government?
It helped larger empires to maintain their control
How were most belief systems spread throughout different regions?
Through conquest or trade networks
How were governments able to benefit from the usage of trade networks?
They implied taxes towards goods which was able to help strengthen their economic growth.