Global Tapestry/ Networks of Exchange
The Song Dynasty used this to justify its rule
What is Confucianism?
Cross-cultural interactions resulted in the diffusion of literary traditions.
What is, how did trade spread technology?
Caravel, Carrack, Fluyt, Lateen sail
Monsoon Winds
What is, how maritime technology enabled exploration?
This revolution later inspired the French Revolution
What is the American Revolution?
Social Darwinism, Berlin Conference, civilizing mission
What are rationales used for expansion/colonization?
This was used in the Song Dynasty and proved to maintain order. This merit system is used today in the US
What is the Civil Service Exam?
the process of constructing or strengthening a government's institutions—such as its bureaucracy, military, judiciary, and tax systems
What is statebuilding?
Smallpox, potatoes, horses, sugar, tobacco, coerced labor, cash crops
What is the Columbian Exchange?
Steam Engine, Combustion Engine, Coal
Proximity to water provided power and transport
What is importance of geographic factors that started the Industrial Revolution?
Goods/Merchandise: Items for sale, a basic, raw, or primary good
What is a commodity?
This grain led to a population explosion in East Asia.
What is Champa Rice!
Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals, Manchu
Who are the Gunpowder Empires?
a market structure where a single company or entity is the sole seller of a product or service, facing no competition
What is a monopoly?
Enlightenment philosophers who shaped modern political thought through the "social contract," agreeing that government derives its authority from the people to ensure security or protect rights
Who are Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, and Rousseau?
the policy, practice, or doctrine of a nation extending its power and influence over other areas, typically through territorial acquisition, military force, or economic and political control
What is imperialism?
These "Americas" empires expanded through military conquest
What are the Mexica/ Aztec, Inca and Maya Empires
Created loyal, elite military professional groups
What is Devshirme?
explain how these groups are created.
A more common word for "coerced labor"
what is slavery?
The name of a transnational business we studied.
Hint: (it's 4 letters long)
What is Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation, HSBC?
Opium produced in Asia exported to China in exchange/trade for tea.
What are the Opium Wars?
This system was caused by the split of the Roman Empire and used for protection from invading tribes.
What is feudalism?
Protestant Reformation
Ottoman- Safavid rivalry
Sikhism emerged
What is, how religious splits fueled political rivalry?
Seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean that often dictated the times/ season of trade.
What are Monsoon Winds?
Challenged traditional religious authority
What was the Enlightenment?
"The sun never sets on the ______ Empire"
What is the British?