Unit 1
Hindu kingdoms - Located in India - Decentralized, no one power or ruler.
What are Rajput Kingdoms?
Creator of the Mongol Empire. Had 3 sons who split the territory.
Who was Genghis Khan?
A revolution that had the goal of establishing a constitutional monarchy. Created the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Ended up conservative due to unforeseen circumstances.
What is the French revolution?
Delhi Sultanate - Top of India, Al-Andalus - Spain, Mamluks - Egypt, Seljuks - Modern-day turkey
What are the islamic states from 1250-1450? Where are they located?
traveler from Europe that exposed Europe to how wealthy and powerful the rest of the world was. Traveled by means of the silk road and allowed Europe to try to open up global trade
Who was Marco Polo?
Spanish colony in the Philippines that opened global world trade for the first time. Primary focus is trading silk and silver.
What is Manila? Who owned it? Where is it?
Philosopher who wanted government to provide freedom for the people. Famous statement "Man is born free...
A type of food that could grow in severe conditions. From Vietnam, could resist droughts and could be grown everywhere. Increased China's population.
What was Champa rice?
Society of Jesus created in response to the Protestant reformation. Acted as missionaries for Catholicism, but they were more forceful in their conversion.
What are Jesuits?
When old religions adopt new ideas, but it's still the same religion. Ex. Mahayana Buddhism
What is Diffusion?
A decentralized political organization that was based on loyalty, control, and protection. Contained different places on the heirarchy such as Monarchs, Vassals, Lords, Knights, and peasants.
What was Feudalism?
Latin for "Mongol Peace." Describes the period of stability in Eurasia when under the Mongol Empire.
What was the Pax Mongolica?
Enslaved refugees escaping from plantations and hiding away in the mountains as a form of rebellion. Formed militaries and mostly Akan culture.
What are Maroons?
A revolution that had changed by a radical amount. Famous figuire: Toussaint L'ouverture.
Trade between Japan and China during the period of Maritime exploration. Europe's intrusion had little to no impact, they simply served as middle-men.
What was Sino-Japanese Trade?