Unit 1: The Global Tapestry (c. 1200–c. 1450) ⭐️ Theme: Civilizations across Afro-Eurasia developed complex societies, political systems, belief syst

What was the main government structure in China during the Song Dynasty?

Imperial bureaucracy with Confucianism and a merit-based civil service exam.

What was a significant agricultural advancement in the Song Dynasty?

Champa rice from Vietnam.

What economic innovation did the Song Dynasty develop for trade?

Paper money.

What social practice was prevalent in Song Dynasty society?

Foot binding.

What is Neo-Confucianism?

A cultural blend of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism.

Which class became prominent during the Song Dynasty?

Scholar-gentry class.

What technology did the Song Dynasty invent that significantly impacted navigation?

The compass.

What characterized the power structure in Japan?

Feudalism with the emperor as a symbolic leader and the shogun holding real power.

What is Sufism?

A mystical form of Islam that spread through the practice of mysticism.

Name one major center of learning during the Abbasid Caliphate.

House of Wisdom in Baghdad.

What movement emerged in India that resembles Sufism?

The Bhakti Movement.

What is unique about the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia?

It is known for the Angkor Wat temple complex.

How was the power structured in medieval Europe under feudalism?

King → nobles → knights → peasants.

What role did the Catholic Church play in medieval Europe?

It dominated life and unified Europe.

What was the goal of the Crusades?

To reclaim the Holy Land.

What major economic activity was vital in West Africa?

Gold-salt trade across the Sahara.

What was the significance of Timbuktu?

It was a center of learning in the Mali Empire.

What language developed in East Africa due to trade influence?

Swahili, a mix of Bantu and Arabic.

What civilization is known for its tribute system and human sacrifice?

The Aztec civilization.

What agricultural technique was used by the Inca in the Andes?

Terrace farming.

What is one key takeaway about global interactions during these periods?

Interconnectedness through trade, religion, and ideas.