ALL OF HEIMLER'S VIDEOS (APWH)

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Confucianism

A philosophy emphasizing hierarchical relationships in society and filial piety, revived by the Song Dynasty rulers in East Asia.

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Filial piety

The practice of honoring one's ancestors and parents, a key aspect of Confucian teachings in the Song Dynasty.

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Neo-Confucianism

A blend of Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas, influencing the Song Dynasty rulers in East Asia.

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Imperial bureaucracy

A system in the Song Dynasty where positions were awarded based on merit through civil service exams to ensure obedience to the emperor's rule.

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Foot binding

A practice in the Song Dynasty that restricted women's movements by making their feet smaller, particularly prevalent in elite societies.

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Mahayana Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism emphasizing compassion and devotion, available to all individuals in Chinese society.

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Theravada Buddhism

The original form of Buddhism restricted to monks, practiced by a select few in Chinese society.

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Four Noble Truths

Fundamental beliefs in Buddhism stating the nature of suffering and the path to its cessation.

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Eightfold Path

Principles and practices in Buddhism that followers must adhere to, including moral conduct and meditation.

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Widespread commercialization

The production and sale of excess goods in China during the Song Dynasty, utilizing paper money and credit practices.

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Champa rice

A high-yield crop introduced in China during the Song Dynasty, leading to a population boom and increased agricultural output.

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House of Wisdom

A center of learning in Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam, responsible for translating and preserving ancient texts from Greek and Roman civilizations.

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Hinduism

A dominant belief system in South Asia, characterized by polytheism and the concept of reincarnation.

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Bhakti Movement

A Hindu movement encouraging worship of one god, rejecting the hierarchy of Hinduism, and promoting spiritual experiences for all individuals.

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Sufism

A mystical and spiritual version of Islam, emphasizing personal experiences and available to all individuals.

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Mississippian culture

A North American civilization known for its extensive mound-building projects and hierarchical society based on agriculture.

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Swahili Civilization

A collection of city-states on Africa's east coast, known for their role in the Indian Ocean trade and the influence of Islam on their society.

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Great Zimbabwe

A state in southern Africa that prospered through trade and controlled ports on the coast, importing gold and engaging in farming and cattle herding.

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Feudalism

A system of allegiances between powerful lords, monarchs, and knights where land was exchanged to maintain loyalty and order.

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Manorialism

A system where peasants (serfs) were bound to land, working in exchange for protection from the lord and his military forces.

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Silk Roads

A network of roads and trails facilitating trade and cultural diffusion across Eurasia, mainly exchanging luxury items like Chinese silk.

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Pax Mongolica

A period of peace and stability under Mongol rule, organizing the empire into khanates and adopting cultural norms of the ruled regions.

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Indian Ocean Trade Network

A sea route network connecting states through trade, influenced by the collapse of the Mongol Empire and spread of Islam.

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Trans-Saharan Trade Network

Trade routes connecting North Africa with West Africa, known for trading goods like gold, kola nuts, horses, and salt.

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Cultural Diffusion

Spread of belief systems, art, technology, and crops through trade networks, impacting societies and fostering syncretism.

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Ibn Battuta

A Muslim scholar who traveled extensively, documenting cultures, rulers, and places, contributing to cross-cultural understanding.

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Environmental Effects

Impact of trade on agriculture and diseases, such as the diffusion of crops like bananas and Champa rice, and the spread of the Bubonic Plague.