East Asia
This philosophy dominated government in the song dynasty
Confucianism
This religion unified the Islamic world
This social system organized people into strict hierarchies
The Caste System
This empire became wealthy from gold and trade across the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
The Mali Empire
What farming techniques did the Inca used that helped grow more plants
chinampas
What dynasty created paper money
The Song
This city was a major center of learning and trade
Bagdad
This religion spread from India and influenced Southeast Asia
Buddhism
Who is the famous ruler of the Mali made a pilgrimage to Mecca
Mansa Musa
This empire used a vast road system across moutains
Inca Empire
This new form of Confucianism blended Buddhist ideas
Neo-Confucianism
Trade helped spread this language across the Islamic World
Arabic
Powerful trading empire who controlled the Strait of Malacca
Srivijiaya
Gold and salt were the most traded in this region
What is west Africa
This system required labor as a tax to the state
mit'a system
This technological invention improved navigation and trade
Compass
This economic concept allowed merchants to partner and share risk
Joint stock commercial partnerships
Indian culture spread to Southeast Asia thought this Process
Cultural Diffusion
Islam spread in Africa mainly through this group
Merchant and traders
This group has no written language but used quipu
Inca Empire
Explain why merchants had low status despite economic importance
Confucianism values prioritized agriculture and viewed profit as less honorable
Explain how trade networks strengthend the Islamic World
They contacted regions, spread Islam, increased wealth, and unified culture.
Explain how the caste system effected economic roles
Jobs were inherited and restricted based on caste, limiting mobility
Explain how geography shaped trade in Africa
Deserts required caravans; rivers enabled local trade; led to trade hubs
Explain how geography influenced Inca political control
Mountains required roads and centralized control to maintain unity