AP World History 1.3 Flashcards

Delhi Sultanate

A series of Muslim dynasties that ruled over parts of India from the 13th to the 16th centuries, marking the establishment of Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent.

Srivijaya Empire

A powerful maritime and commercial kingdom based in Sumatra, Indonesia, that thrived from the 7th to the 13th centuries, known for its influence in trade and Buddhism in Southeast Asia.

Khmer Empire

A powerful empire that flourished in Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries, known for its monumental architecture, including the famous Angkor Wat temple complex, and its influence on regional culture.

Proselytize

To actively seek to convert individuals to a particular religion, belief, or ideology, often involving the dissemination of religious teachings and practices.

Bhakti movement

A devotional trend that emerged in medieval India, emphasizing personal devotion to a deity and promoting equality, social justice, and the rejection of caste distinctions within Hinduism.

Qutub minar

A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Delhi, India, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world, built in the 12th century as part of the Qutub complex, showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.

Urdu

A South Asian language that developed in the Indian subcontinent, primarily influenced by Persian, Arabic, and Turkic languages, and is recognized as one of the official languages of Pakistan and a significant language in India.