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This revival of an ancient Chinese philosophy emphasized Confucian ideals and greatly influenced the Song dynasty’s government structure and society.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
This charismatic and powerful leader succeeded in uniting the Mongol tribes and initiating their vast conquests across Eurasia.
Who is Genghis / Chinggis Khan?
This hierarchical system structured medieval European society around land ownership, protection, and reciprocal obligations between lords and vassals.
What is feudalism?
This extensive maritime trade network connected regions including East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, fostering cultural and economic exchanges.
What is the Indian Ocean trading network?
These are the names of two songs by Doja Cat.
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This traditional Neo-Confucian practice involved altering the shape of women's feet, reflecting their subordination in Song China.
What is foot-binding?
The Mongols played a crucial role in revitalizing trade across this ancient network, encouraging the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.
What is the Silk Road?
This is one economic consequence of the Black Death.
What is (ex. higher wages for peasants, cheaper land, reduction in trade, reduced inequality, etc.)?
This West African empire rose to prominence by controlling trade in gold and salt, becoming a major center of wealth and learning.
What is the Mali Empire?
These are the names of the three legendary bird Pokemon in the first generation.
Who are Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres?
This rigorous system allowed individuals to achieve government positions based on their knowledge and abilities rather than their social class or birth.
What is the civil service examination system?
These are two distinct military strategies the Mongols employed to overrun much stronger and more populous enemies.
What are (ex. accurate archery, siege warfare, fear tactics, recruitment of enemies, speed, etc.)?
This revolutionary invention by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century transformed the way knowledge was disseminated and made books more accessible.
What is the printing press?
This invention was vital to the success of the Trans-Saharan trade network, as it enabled the transportation of goods across harsh desert conditions.
What is the camel saddle?
These are two people within the top 10 most TikTok followers of all time.
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The Song dynasty significantly boosted agricultural productivity by cultivating this fast-growing and drought-resistant strain of rice.
What is Champa rice?
This dynasty, founded by Kublai Khan, marked the period of Mongol rule over China and introduced significant administrative changes.
What is the Yuan Dynasty?
This intellectual movement, grounded in the study of classical texts, began to emerge during the late medieval period and laid the groundwork for the Renaissance.
What is humanism?
This trading region in Africa was known for exporting gold, ivory, and slaves to the Indian Ocean trading network.
What is the Swahili Coast?
These are the names of four quarterbacks currently in the NFL playoffs.
Who are (ex. Russell Wilson)?
The Song dynasty introduced this innovative form of currency, which replaced the use of heavy metal coins and revolutionized trade.
What is paper money?
This term refers to the Mongol-controlled region of Russia, where they maintained dominance for over two centuries.
What is the Golden Horde?
This influential medieval philosopher and theologian synthesized Christian theology with Aristotelian philosophy, leaving a lasting legacy on European thought.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
As one of the most important cities of the ancient Silk Road, this city served as a major hub for merchants, travelers, and scholars, making it a center of wealth, learning, and architectural splendor.
What is Samarkand?
In order from least to highest value, these are the three highest possible hands in poker.
What are four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush?