1.1 Song Dynasty
The main religion/belief system of Song Dynasty China was....
Confucianism
Middle East
What are the two most popular religions throughout Southeast Asia during this time period?
Hinduism & Buddhism
The government system of medieval Europe was...
Feudalism (decentralized government)
What is the most unifying factor of people during this time period across the globe?
Religion
In order to become a part of the government in the Song Dynasty, individuals had to take...
Civil Service Exam
Abbasid Caliphate
What are the three most prominent empires of the Americas during this era of history?
Aztec, Maya, and Inca
What was the primary religion of Ethiopia?
Christianity
What government has the most power and influence during this time period?
This was an essential transfer from Vietnam to sustain the booming populations of the Song Dynasty.
Champa Rice
Which groups led to the downfall of the Abbasid Caliphate and which parts of the caliphate did they conquer?
Seljuks (Levant) and the Mamluks (Egypt)
What unified these newly emerging empires and governments throughout Southeast Asia during this time period?
Religion
Governments in inland Africa during this time period were founded by _____________ peoples and governed by ________________ networks.
Bantu; kinship
What government initially accepted the diversity of religion because they view Christians, Muslims, and Jews as people of the book?
Abbasids (also Umayyad Spain)
The Song Dynasty was credited with this invention to make massive amounts of trade and financial transactions easier
Paper Money
This Islamic government was set up and expanded outside of the Middle East. Their main obstacle was managing a mainly Hindu population.
Sultanate of Delhi
What system did the Incas utilize to fund major projects and service to the empire?
Mit'a System
Life in medieval Europe revolved around which two aspects of life?
Catholicism & Agriculture
What is one major similarity of the governments of Song Dynasty China and the Mali Empire?
Bureaucracy
This Islamic group was responsible for expanding Islam and seeking converts in new areas.
Sufi Missionaries
What were two commonalities amongst the empires of the Americas during this time period?
Use of corn, human sacrifice, polytheistic religions, etc.
What enriched the empires of Western and Eastern Africa?
Trade with areas outside and within Africa
What advantage did the Islamic governments of the Middle East and the Song Dynasty have in common?
Advancement of knowledge and education