Empires/States
Who destroyed the Byzantine empire, turning it into Istanbul?
The Ottoman Empire
What was the main belief system of Europe during this time period?
Christianity
Which labor system refers to the system of allegiances between lords, monarchs, and knights?
Feudalism
What dynasty was prior to the Song Dynasty (Hint: Where the Song Dynasty got Confucianism from!)
The Tang Dynasty
Where was Mansa Musa from before he departed on his pilgrimage to Mecca?
The Mali Empire
True or False: The primary influence on Vietnam from China was the marginalization of women, including foot binding.
False.
Unlike Korea, Vietnam did not adopt China's marginalization, as in Vietnam, women were not nearly as marginalized in these other areas.
The House of Wisdom
What was Manoralism?
Peasants (serfs) bound to land, working in exchange for protection
What were the Song Dynasty's 2 main exports?
Silk and Porcelain
What is one example of China's influence on Korea?
1. Korea used similar service exams
2. Korea adopted Confucian principles
3. Korea adopted a similar, marginalized, role of women.
Any of these are an acceptable answer.
What were the main imports wanted by the Swahili Civilization?
Gold, Ivory, Timber, and Enslaved Laborers
The Bhaki Movement was a change of what polytheistic belief system/religion?
Hinduism
Where (who) did the mit'a system come from?
The Incans
Which of the following is not an innovation of the Song Dynasty?
A. Paper Money
B. Magnetic Compass
C. Champa Rice
D. Movable-Type Printing
C. Champa Rice
Champa Rice was an innovation of Vietnam, which China eventually used, leading to a population growth.
What were the two primary branches of Christianity prominent during this time period (c.1200 - c.1450)
1. Orthodox Christianity
2. Roman Catholic Christianity
What shocking group established the Delhi Sultanate in India in c. 1206?
The Turks (Turkish Invaders)
What religion-motivated practice was emphasized to the Aztecs and the Mayans?
Human Sacrifice
What was the Mit'a system?
The requiring of labor of all people, for a period of time each year on projects/military service.
What was the main innovation of the Song Dynasty?
Gunpowder Weaponry
Both the Incans and Aztecs experienced what?
1. Rapid Expansion
2. Military prowess
(Either or both answers acceptable)
What was the name of the Christian state who grew wealthy through trade in the Indian Ocean Trade network, who held a centralized power?
Ethiopia
Based on the 5 Pillars of Islam, who was the one and only Allah?
Muhammed
Serfs
What sort of bureaucracy was the Song Dynasty under?
A merit-based bureaucracy.
What was the name of the religious temple where Hinduism and Buddhism experienced syncretism?
Anghor Wat