Middle Eastern Empires One
Where was the Islamic Caliphate located?
Middle East
Why did Aztec rulers use sacrifices?
To instill loyalty among conquered people and appease the Aztec war god
Describe the relationship between Islam and Spain
Islam was spreading to and influencing Spain
Describe human societies after 5,000 BCE
Human societies became more complex and organized with the rising population
What agricultural technique aided in the rise of population of China from 600 CE to 1200 CE?
Adoption of fast-ripening rice and agricultural techniques
Why did civilizations merge near river valleys?
To support agriculture
How did Aztec rulers use religion to their advantage?
Aztec rulers used religion to justify their rule and status
The presence of a Quran in Spain signifies what larger historical context?
The diffusion of cultural beliefs from 600-1450 CE
Why did the human population increase from 20,000 BCE to 5,000 BCE?
Creation of food surpluses from agriculture
What other civilization had a rise in population due to agricultural practices?
Aztec and Incan empires
What is a satrap?
This is a governor within the Persian Empire
The Aztecs offered human sacrifices in order to?
Honor the gods and forestall the destruction of the world
How did Islam empire impact trade?
The spread of Islam across empires led to increased trade
What caused the rapid increase of human population over time?
The adoption of agriculture and pastoralism and the shift to settled societies
Compare and contrast Europe and China’s economy
In comparison to Western Europe, China had a smaller population contributing to its economy
What is a political continuity from ancient river valley civilizations to Middle Eastern civilizations?
Creation of law codes to instill order and stability in society
Most of those sacrificed by the Aztecs were?
Criminals, war captives, and tribute from conquered people
What result did the expansion of Muslim empires have on economics historically?
It led to an increased demand for luxury items
What is an economic impact of the rising human population in China from 600 CE to 1200 CE?
Transition to a market-based economy selling goods and services
What is a continuity of imperial governments in world history?
Imperial governments became more centralized by developing laws and bureaucracies
Why would an artifact from Persia talk about the conquest of Babylon? What does this reflect? What larger historical context could this be evidence for?
It shows the development of larger empires ruling multiple groups of people. This can be used as evidence for the rulers’ assertion of link to divine and religious power use of imperial bureaucracies, and creation of larger empires.
What did the Aztecs do in order to maintain control over conquered people?
Threatened subject peoples with brutal attacks + Kept large standing military
How did the economic activity of the Middle Eastern empires affect Eurasia?
Led to diffusion of cultural, literary, and artistic traditions along trade routes
What is a factor for the rise Chinese population from 200 BCE to 200 CE?
Development of larger trading networks
How did the inability of the Warring State period affect beliefs of governance?
It created a system of beliefs that focused on leading through regulation and order