Byzantium empire
________ was the strongest and most advanced state in medieval Europe.
China
________ was ruled by the Han dynasty, then the Tang dynasty.
Magna Carta
The ________ was formed: guaranteed nobility certain rights and privileges.
Chinese silk industry
The ________ generated large profits during the Tang era.
Song Empire
The ________ ruled east- central China and the Yellow River in the north to the Vietnamese border in the South.
Toltecs
________ emerged: aggressive warrior society that ruled much of the region from 800- 1100s.
Muslim world
The ________ was governed by the caliph.
Reconquista
________: a period of war that lasted between 1000- 1492.
Nobles
________: those who received the largest amount of land.
Caliph
________: one person who combined political and religious power.
Feudalism
________: a system of rule, in which monarchs awarded land to loyal followers who governed the land.
Holy Inquisition
Established the ________: a set of special courts to seek out and punish non- conformity.
Tang Abbasid Interchange
________: enabled the westward movement of Chinese innovations.
State Building In Afro-Eurasia
Tradition and Innovation
feudalism
a system of rule, in which monarchs awarded land to loyal followers who governed the land
nobles
those who received the largest amount of land
the hierarchy included knights
the army that received lifelong training
followed the code of chivalry
dealing fairly with the lower class, and showing women respect
The Magna Carta was formed
guaranteed nobility certain rights and privileges
Reconquista
a period of war that lasted between 1000-1492
Established the Holy Inquisition
a set of special courts to seek out and punish non-conformity
Declared crusades
holy wars
Caliph
one person who combined political and religious power
Mansa Musa
Malis most powerful ruler
The Tang dynasty enforced the tributary system
countries had to make regular monetary payments to avoid punishment
Afro-Eurasia
Interregional Contacts and Conflicts
Tang-Abbasid Interchange
enabled the westward movement of Chinese innovations
Crusades
holy wars declared by the pope
Mongols
nomadic horse warriors united by Genghis Khan
pre-Columbian era
period before 1492
Lived in pueblos
complex dwellings
Toltecs emerged
aggressive warrior society that ruled much of the region from 800-1100s