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Filial Piety
A Confucian principle emphasizing respect and duty to one's parents and ancestors.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, focusing on morality, family loyalty, and social harmony.
Neo-Confucianism
A revival and reinterpretation of Confucian thought that incorporated elements of Buddhism and Daoism.
Champa Rice
A fast-maturing rice variety introduced to China that significantly increased agricultural productivity.
Mandate of Heaven
A Chinese political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the emperor, asserting that their authority is granted by divine right.
Proto-industrialization
The phase of economic development preceding industrialization, characterized by the growth of rural industries and increased production.
Scholar gentry
A social class in China composed of educated individuals who passed the civil service exams and held government positions.
Grand Canal
A major waterway in China that facilitated trade and transportation between northern and southern regions.
Footbinding
A historical Chinese practice of tightly binding the feet of young girls to alter their shape, symbolizing beauty and status.
Heian Period
A period in Japanese history (794-1185) known for its cultural achievements and the flourishing of art and literature.
Indian Ocean Trade
A network of maritime trade routes connecting East Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Islam
A monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, emphasizing submission to the will of Allah.
Abbasid Caliphate
A major Islamic empire that ruled from 750 to 1258, known for its cultural and scientific achievements.
Mamluk Sultanate
A political entity in Egypt and the Levant that ruled from the 13th to 16th centuries, known for its military prowess.
Seljuk Turks
A medieval Turkic empire that played a significant role in the Islamic world and the Crusades.
Sultan
A title for a Muslim sovereign or ruler.
House of Wisdom
A major intellectual center in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate, known for its translation and preservation of ancient texts.
Baghdad
The capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, renowned for its cultural and intellectual achievements.
Nasir al-Din al-Tusi
A Persian polymath known for his contributions to mathematics and astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age.
‘A’ishah al-Ba’uniyyah
A prominent female Sufi poet and scholar in the Islamic world.
Sufism
A mystical Islamic belief system focused on personal experience of God and spiritual closeness.
Delhi Sultanate
A series of Muslim dynasties that ruled parts of India from the 13th to 16th centuries.
Bhakti Movement
A devotional trend in Hinduism emphasizing personal devotion to a deity, often challenging caste distinctions.
Buddhist Monasticism
A religious practice involving monks and nuns who dedicate their lives to the teachings of Buddhism.
Caste System
A hierarchical social structure in India that divides people into different social groups based on birth and occupation.
Tribute System
A system in which surrounding states paid tribute to a central power in exchange for protection and trade benefits.
Taxation system
A method of collecting revenue from individuals and businesses to fund government operations.
Quipu
An ancient Incan device for recording information using knotted strings.
Mit’a
A labor system used by the Incas that required citizens to work on state projects.
Cuzco
The historic capital of the Inca Empire, located in modern-day Peru.
Chinampas
Floating agricultural islands used by the Aztecs to increase arable land.
Tenochtitlan
The capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco.
Inca
A powerful empire in South America known for its advanced civilization and extensive road network.
Aztec
A Mesoamerican civilization known for its rich culture, architecture, and military prowess.
Maya
An ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its hieroglyphic script, art, and astronomical knowledge.
Carpa Nan
An extensive Incan road system that connected various parts of the empire.
Bantu Migration
The movement of Bantu-speaking peoples across Africa, spreading language and culture.
Ghana
An ancient West African kingdom known for its wealth and trade in gold.
Mali
A powerful West African empire known for its wealth, trade, and the famous city of Timbuktu.
Trans-Saharan Trade Network
A trade route that connected sub-Saharan Africa with North Africa across the Sahara Desert.
Great Zimbabwe
A medieval city in southern Africa known for its impressive stone structures and trade networks.
Ethiopia
An ancient kingdom in East Africa known for its Christian heritage and trade.
Hausa Kingdoms
A collection of independent city-states in northern Nigeria known for trade and Islamic culture.
Swahili Coast
A coastal region in East Africa known for its trade and cultural exchange between Africa and the Arab world.
Feudalism
A social and economic system in medieval Europe characterized by the exchange of land for military service.
Manorialism
An economic system in medieval Europe where peasants worked the land for a lord in exchange for protection.
Serfdom
A form of labor in which peasants were bound to the land and required to work for a landowner.
Byzantine Empire
The continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern Mediterranean, known for its cultural and political influence.
Crusades
A series of religious wars initiated by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
Magna Carta
A charter signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the English king and established certain legal rights.
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