Unit 1
How was power passed down in the Song Dynasty?
Civil Service Exam
What were the silk roads
a trade network that links the Mediterranean sea to eastern China.
what type of Muslim were the Safavids?
Shia
a widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, people, and diseases between the old and new worlds.
What was the name of the book Thomas Hobbes wrote?
the Leviathan
what invention increased literacy in the Song Dynasty
woodblock printing
how did the Mongols spread their empire so quickly?
military prowess, adaptation of local societies, and really stong leader in Genghis Khan
Babur- descendent from Ghengis Khan
What were the reasons for exploration?
Find gold and spread Christianity, find a route to Asia, control a larger empire.
the father of Capitalism
What are the five pillars of Islam?
praise Allah, pray 5x a day, charity, fast during Ramadan, journey to mecca.
why did people trade in the Indian ocean?
very profitable, respectable career, was faster and easier than the Silk roads.
Who were the Ottomans?
very Islamic empire, long and brutal fall to the empire, stayed in power until 1923.
Tight packing and loose packing
over exploitation, no government representation
Why was the Dehli Sultanate important?
brought Islam to India and blended several cultures
what were the Sand roads?
the trans-Saharan trade routes that linked North Africa and the Mediterranean sea and west Africa.
What is the divine right of kings?
kings got authority from God and could not be held accountable by parliament
expansion in colonies, the rise of the merchant class, transfer of cultures, increased government regulation.
What were the social classes in France?
clergy, nobles, bourgeoisie, peasants
What are two positive outcomes of a community practicing religion?
Church-sponsored community services will be provided, creating a sense of unity within the area. For example, my church has a food bank that provides children with backpacks full of food and daily necessities. These types of ministries help the homeless and hungry population decrease.
Describe the significance that the Junks had on the Indian Ocean trade.
Chinese Junks made ocean trade much cheaper and easier. The size of the shop allowed for lots of items to be carried at once. This lets merchants have a greater assortment of items to sell at each port. the large ships also scared away robbers that were trying to steal gooods.
How did the Sunni/Shia split in Islam impact the Safavid Empire?
The Safavids were not tolerant of the Sunni Muslims. Because they were outnumbered by the Sunnis, the Safavids had to reevaluate their religious tolerance in order to claim more land. Sha Abbas helped the Safavids reach peak power when they claimed most of Iraq and Iran.
What is the difference between an explorer and a conquistador?
The primary difference between them is that conquistadors are only traveling with taking people and land in mind. Explorers are only traveling to expand knowledge and discover new lands and people. Colombus, for example, was traveling to find new land while Hernan Cortes was traveling to take over the land and the people.
How did the principles of John Locke influence the American Revolution?
The colonists felt like they were being exploited because of mercantilism and the outrageous taxes. The colonists had no representation n the government because they were an ocean away from England. Because of all this, property became very very expensive and difficult to buy.