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What characterizes Japanese Feudalism?

A social structure in which land was held by daimyos and worked by peasants under strict hierarchical rules.

What was a key impact of the Tang Dynasty in China?

The entrance of Buddhism led to xenophobia and a subsequent repression of Buddhists during the Song Dynasty.

What is Neo-Confucianism and what does it address?

A philosophical movement that incorporates afterlife concepts into Confucian thought.

How did the Yuan Dynasty differ from previous dynasties?

It moved away from Han-focused ideas and united trade routes under one empire for improved commerce.

What was the Black Death's impact on feudalism?

It caused a significant decline in the labor class in Europe, allowing people to buy their way out of feudalism.

How did the Great Schism influence Christianity?

It led to the formation of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

What was the Khanate System?

A division of empires where the sons of a ruling Khan split the empire among themselves.

What was the Golden Horde and its effects in Russia?

A Mongolian rule that created serfdom in Russia through tribute taxation and established autocracy.

Define the Encomienda system.

A form of feudalism used in the New World where settlers were granted land and the labor of indigenous people.

What unique system did the Incas implement for labor?

The Mita system which required conquered peoples to work for the state.

What is a significant agricultural innovation of the Aztecs?

Chinampas, or man-made floating farming islands.

What distinguishes the treatment of conquered peoples in the Inca and Aztec empires?

The Incas had a repressive approach towards conquered peoples while the Aztecs allowed for some local autonomy.

What is Dar-al Islam?

A cultural domain that shares a common language and belief system centered on Islamic principles.

How did trade connect different regions including Africa and Asia?

The Indian Ocean trade network facilitated rapid trade and cultural exchange, altering economic connections.

In what way did the Chinese influence Korea during the dynastic period?

Through customs like civil service exams and the management of social practices influenced by Confucian values.

What was the impact of the Trans-Saharan trade route?

It facilitated the spread of Islam among merchants and connected Western Africa to trade networks.

How did Mongol rule influence Russian serfdom?

Mongol policies turned peasants into serfs, consolidating noble power over land and servitude.

What was the role of the Janissaries in the Ottoman Empire?

Janissaries were Christian boys taken as a tax, converted to Islam, and trained as elite soldiers and bureaucrats.

What caused the economic success of West African states like Asante and Benin?

They thrived by trading firearms and establishing economic networks through trade.

What was the importance of the Columbian Exchange?

It initiated a cultural and biological exchange between the New World and the Old World, significantly affecting labor systems.

Who was Mansa Musa and what was his contribution to the Mali Empire?

He was the ruler who expanded the empire through control of the gold-salt trade and made the empire famous for its wealth.

What was a consequence of the French assistance in the American Revolution?

It led to significant debt for France, contributing to the French Revolution.

What was one of Napoleon’s significant legacies throughout Europe?

The spread of nationalism and the promotion of democratic ideologies.

Describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Japan.

Triggered by U.S. Perry's arrival, it led to the Meiji Restoration, industrialization, and dependence on imperialism.

Identify a key principle of mercantilism.

The belief in a fixed amount of wealth in the world, leading nations to export more than they import.

What was the Opium War’s significance in China?

It marked the beginning of increased foreign influence and led to significant internal strife against foreign intervention.

How did Russian industrialization differ from other nations?

It was heavily state-driven, relying on foreign investment while focusing on heavy industry rather than textiles.