unit 1
In 960 the Song Dynasty replaced what dynasty?
A large trade network that stretched 4000 miles long, extending from the Mediterranean sea to Eastern China was called what? Who participated in it?
The Silk Road and was filled up with Nomads to people of major civilizations.
The Ottoman Empire was most successful under a certain emperor, who was he?
The Ottoman empire was successful under Suleiman I
Describe Mercantilism in detail.
Country/Empires realizing riches are limited, so to get their piece of those riches they must expand and conquer new land.
The laissez-faire was what kinds of strategy?
A strategy used by government that takes a hands-off approach wit businesses. If a business fails theu just let it happen.
What is a machine that the Song invented that made literature more affordable?
A machine invented by the Song that made literature more affordable was Woodblock Printing.
What was the biggest empire built in history?(Hint: Genghis khan)
The Mongolian empire built by the Mongols, spreading to Poland to China.
Each gunpowder empire had a specific thing in common, besides their usage of gunpowder, what was it?
Each Gunpowder Empire believed the same religion, specifically Islam.
Empires setting up small communities/cities built from Africa to India used for trading were called what? This helped who specifically?
Trading post empires, Portugal was heavily benefited in a trading aspect because of these posts.
Who specifically promoted the Laissez- Faire concept?
Adam smith promoted the concept of Laissez-faire
In a situation were two religions are meshed togethers(synching), the word to describe it is known as what?
Syncretic is used to describe two religions meshing together.
What system of military did the Mongols use?
System of tens was used, 10s, 100s, 100s, 1000s, 10,000s/
Empires used these officials to enforce certain things, like taxes, what were they called and describe them.
Zamindars, paid government officials that were in charge of Taxation, Construction, Water supply, etc.
Chattel slavery meant what?
Chattel slavery meant that slaves used were considered property.
A intellectual movement that occurred in the 18th century was called what, describe it?
The Enlightenment , emphasized reason, logic, and scientific inquiry over traditional religious authority.
Islam abide by 5 core things what are they called and what are they?
These 5 core things are called the 5 Pillars of Islam, the first pillar is praise Allah, the second pillar is pray 5 times a day, the third pillar is give to charity, the fourth pillar is do not eat during the day during Ramadan, the last pillar is go to mecca at least once in ones life.
Certain ships used called junk ships carried what?
Junk ships contained everyday/common goods.
Who was Martin Luther?
A catholic monk, who disagreed with many view of the catholic church, he was responsible for writing the 95 theses.
The commercial Revolution consisted of what?
Trade based economies using gold and silver.
The enlightenment eventually fueled and led to what major events in history.
The enlightenment eventually led and fueled the start of revolutions. Like the French and American revolutionary wars.
"What is Filial Piety, and how did it guide Song dynasty culture?"
Filial piety is the idea of highly honoring your parents/elders, and/or family members. For example, a son would submit their selves to their father, and acknowledging his knowledge. Filial piety cam also be seen as honoring those with more authority than you. Father over son, Boss over worker, etc. This idea really orginated from confucious.
What is cultural diffusion and how did trade (Silk/Indian ocean/trans-Saharan routes) facilitate this process?
Cultural Diffusion helped trade reach different type of people. If merchants/ traders take their culture with them then cultures will collide. If these religions collide in a positive way new forms of religion may appear.
"How did Zamindar's legitimatize rule within the ottoman empire?"
Zamindars were paid government officials that collected taxes, etc. Zamindars collecting taxes legitimized rule because it brought sufficing funds towards the government. This helped build more roads, and buildings.
" what impact did the protestant reformation have rewarding the ability of the church to legitimize power?"
The protestant reformation allowed people to have their own thoughts, and opinions on the bible, etc. Martin Luther was openly spreading his personal opinion on the catholic church. People doing this withdraws power from the pope. The pope losing power was significant.
" What did Montesquieu propose as an alternative to absolutism?"
One big thing he proposed is the separation of powers. Where you separate three branches of government. Then he also proposed the concept of checks and balances.