Africa in the Medieval Period
What was the main focus of North African trade systems?
Trans-Saharan trade routes.
What key event marked the establishment of Islam in Mecca?
Muhammad established the worship of Allah in Mecca.
What was the impact of corruption on the Mandate of Heaven in Confucianism?
It could cause an emperor to lose the Mandate, signaling the end of peace.
How did feudalism support the Catholic Church in medieval Europe?
It reinforced monarchies and taught that monarchs had divine power.
What architectural achievement is associated with the Inca civilization?
Earthquake-resistant architecture in Machu Picchu.
How did the East African kingdoms benefit from their coastal access?
It facilitated overseas trade and connections with the Middle East and Central Asia.
How did Süleyman the Magnificent influence the Ottoman Empire?
He combined administrative law with sharia, establishing Islam as the state religion.
What was the main reason for the rise in literacy during the Koryo Dynasty?
The introduction of the easier-to-learn Hangul alphabet
What role did feudalism play in state-building across Europe?
Monarchs solidified their power by creating land-based allegiances.
What staple crops did both Mississippians and Pre-Columbian Southwest societies cultivate?
Corn, squash, and beans.
What internal conflict led to the decline of both Ghana and Mali?
Religious and cultural conflicts in Ghana, and political and military strife in Mali.
What was the impact of Shah Abbas moving the capital to Isfahan?
It increased trade and wealth due to its strategic location along the Silk Road.
What was the significance of civil service exams during the Song Dynasty?
They prioritized merit-based leadership, moving power to scholar-officials.
What was a key characteristic of the Second Crusade from a Christian perspective?
The view of Turks as disorganized and under-equipped compared to well-armed Christian soldiers.
How did food surplus impact Mayan society?
It allowed for specialization in artistic and scholarly activities.
What type of trade routes did both Ghana and Mali control?
Key trade routes involving gold-salt and trans-Saharan trade.
How did Kabir’s teachings reflect the beliefs of Guru Nanak?
Both emphasized the equality of all people and rejected the caste system.
What does Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s print reflect about political changes in Japan?
The rise of warrior classes and their influence on society.
What was the significance of The Canterbury Tales in literature?
It made literature more accessible by using everyday language.
What are the names of the 3 major Mesoamerican Indigenous peoples?
The Maya, The Toltec, and the Aztec
How did the belief systems of Great Zimbabwe differ from Ethiopia and Abyssinia?
The Shona people of Great Zimbabwe believed in ancestor spirits, while Ethiopia and Abyssinia were Christian kingdoms.
What are the two main groups in Islam?
Shia and Sunni
What role did women play in ancient Vietnam compared to Burma?
Women held military roles in Vietnam, while in Burma, they held high political offices.
What was a significant result of the Black Death on labor in Europe?
It created a labor shortage, allowing workers to demand higher wages.
What was the Major City in the Incan Empire?
Cuzco