Islamic States
What was the result of the disintegration of the Abbasid Caliphate?
The emergence of numerous Islamic states controlled by Turkic peoples.
100: What were exotic goods in the Maya economy?
Items like jaguar pelts, fine textiles, and feathers that were traded.
100: What was a key aspect of King Adityawarman's rule?
His spiritual attributes and worldly achievements.
100: What was the Statute of Laborers?
A royal decree by Edward III requiring workers to serve at previous wages.
100: What was one major technological advancement during the Song Dynasty?
The invention of movable type printing.
200: What contributed to the spread of Islam in Afro-Eurasia during 1200-1450?
The activities of Sufi missionaries.
200: How did exotic goods reinforce social status among Maya elites?
They were used in the formal dress of kings, nobles, and priests.
200: How did Christianity influence Ethiopian political development?
It became widespread and was adopted by political elites for state-building.
200: How did the labor shortages affect the English economy?
It created a demand for workers, leading them to refuse service unless paid more.
200: How did the Song Dynasty influence trade?
They expanded trade networks, particularly through the use of the Grand Canal.
300: What was the role of the caliph in the Abbasid state?
The caliph was both the state’s supreme religious and political leader.
300: What were some methods of exchanging goods in the Maya region?
Goods were exchanged during dowries, gifts, and as tribute.
300: What were the diplomatic relations of Ethiopia during 1200-1450?
Regular diplomatic and cultural contacts with North Africa and Mediterranean Europe.
300: What role did nobles and clergy have in Edward III's decree?
They were consulted to address the labor shortage issues
300: What was the status of women during the Song Dynasty?
Women had more opportunities for education and some economic independence, but foot binding became prevalent.
400: What was a major Turkic state that emerged after the Abbasid collapse?
The Delhi Sultanate.
400: What role did exotic goods play in Maya rituals?
They were essential for carrying out rituals expected by their subjects.
400: How did Ethiopian rulers use religion for legitimacy?
They invoked religious claims and their role as lawgivers.
400: What does "by the grace of God" reflect about medieval society?
The deep influence of Christianity on medieval society and political culture.
400: How did the Song Dynasty contribute to cultural achievements?
They saw advancements in art, poetry, and philosophy, particularly with Neo-Confucianism.
500: Describe the significance of Sufi missionaries.
They won new converts in regions where Islam had already been introduced.
500: What unified patterns did the exchange of exotic goods create?
Unified patterns of behavior in religion, science, and warfare.
500: Describe the significance of King Zara Yacob in Ethiopian history.
He was described as the most civilized, just, and pious of princes.
500: Why was the agrarian nature of the economy important in this context?
It highlighted the reliance on coerced labor, especially of agricultural workers.
500: What role did Confucianism play in Song governance?
Confucianism influenced the civil service exams and bureaucratic practices, emphasizing merit and moral integrity.