Unit 1: The Global Tapestry Review

Flashcards for the Global Tapestry unit, covering major religions, dynasties, and empires in 1200.

Religious Mysticism

Adherents within religions focusing on mystical experiences that bring them closer to divine - prayer, meditation

Buddhism

Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, rejects caste system, split into Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism after Buddha's death.

Theravada Buddhism

Meditation, simplicity, nirvana as renunciation of consciousness and self

Mahayana Buddhism

Great ritual, spiritual comfort - more complex but with greater spread

Christianity

Based around Jesus of Nazareth, teachings of devotion to God and love for others, compassion and grace appealed to lower classes and women.

Confucianism

Founded by Confucius, deals with restoring political and social order, not philosophical or religious topics. Compatible with other religions, causing it to flourish.

Hinduism

Belief in one supreme force called Brahma, goal of believer is to merge with Brahma. Religion and social caste system.

Islam

Allah presented words through prophet Muhammad, salvation is won through submission to God - 5 Pillars of Islam. Rapidly spread to Middle East

Judaism

God selected a group of holy people who should follow his laws and worship them. First of major monotheistic faiths

Abbasid Dynasty

Islamic Empire from 750-1258 CE with a capital in Baghdad. Centre for arts and sciences.

Mamluks

Egyptian group that defeated Mongols in Nazareth, helping preserve Islam in Near East

European Feudalism

European hierarchy social system of Middle Ages. King, Nobles, Vassals, Peasants or Serfs.

Magna Carta

Reinstated the nobles, laid foundation for Parliament in England after English nobles rebelled against King John.

Song Dynasty

Confucianism justified subordination of women - foot binding.

Neo-Confucianism

Buddhist ideas about soul, filial piety, maintenance of proper roles, loyalty to superiors

Feudal Japan

Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Lesser samurai, Peasants and artisans. Followed Code of Bushido code of conduct.

Delhi Sultanate

Islamic invader kingdom in Delhi. Islam took over Northern India - clash between Islam monotheism and Hinduism polytheism

Khmer Empire

Hindu Empire in modern day Cambodia, Laos, Thailand. Beliefs were carried through Indian Ocean trade network.

Hausa Kingdoms

Off Niger River, series of state system kingdoms. Islam region, achieved economic stability and religious influence though long trade (salt and leather).

Aztecs

Arrived in Mexico in mid 1200s. Expansionist policy and professional, strict army.

Inca

Andes Mountains in Peru. Army, established bureaucracy, unified language, system of roads and tunnels