System that defines obligations and relations between vassals and lords
What is feudalism
100
A system of selecting officials based on a series of competitive tests in China
What is the examination system
100
Religion that benefited from the decline of Buddhism. Believed in reincarnation and many deities
What is Hinduism
100
The founder of Islam and the central figure in the Islamic Faith. Known also as the "Holy Prophet".
Who is Muhammed?
100
This religion spread throughout Africa because of its egalitarian beliefs
What is Islam
200
Crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope in 800CE
Who is Charlemagne
200
The revival of Confucian thinking that began in the 11th Centuy.
What is Neo-Confucianism
200
A social system that divided people into groups based on occupation and social status
What is the caste system
200
A community of people who share a religious faith and commitment rather than a tribal tie.
What is an umma?
200
This trade route was used to trade gold, ivory and salt across North African, the Middle East and Europe
What is the Transsaharan trade route
300
The expansion of Christianity throughout Europe and the eastern Mediterranean through force. Literally means "taking the cross"
What is the Crusades
300
A woman contracted to a man as a secondary spouse
What is a cocubine
300
Dominant network of trade used to exchange bulk materials such as timber and spices. Open to all merchants.
What is Indian Ocean Trade
300
A conflict separating two groups of Muslims caused by the death of Muhammad
What is the Sunni-Shia split
300
This ruler of Mali was known for his pilgrimage to Mecca in support of Islam
Who is Mansa Musa
400
The code of conduct that was supposed to govern the behavior of a knight
What is chivalry
400
Japanese general and chief
Who is the Shogun
400
Various Muslim dynasties that ruled in India created by Muhammad's successors as an Islamic state.
What is Sultanate of Delhi
400
Non-followers of Islam, but still considered "protected peoples" because they believed in only one God.
What are dhimmis?
400
This group created the saddle for a camel and developed a network of caravan routes throughout Africa from 700ce-900ce
Who are the Berbers
500
Associations of artisans organized to regulate the quality, quantity and price of the goods produced as well as the number of affiliated apprentices and journeymen
What are craft guilds
500
The founder of the Song Dynasty.
Who is Taizu?
500
Agricultural system needed because of monsoons causing wet and dry seasons. Increased agricultural production and population.
What are irrigation systems
500
The two most significant examples of post-classical Islamic Cultural Centers.