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Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty that revived Confucianism and established Neo-Confucianism.

Foot binding

A practice that reflected women's low status in Song Dynasty China.

East Asian Influence

Korea, Japan, and Vietnam adopted elements from Chinese culture including bureaucracy, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

Four Noble Truths

Core teachings of Buddhism that outline the nature of suffering and the path to enlightenment.

Abbasid Caliphate

Caliphate that weakened and was succeeded by the Seljuks, Mamluks, and Delhi Sultanate.

Mansa Musa

The king of the Mali Empire noted for his wealth and control of gold trade.

Feudalism

A societal structure in Europe characterized by the exchange of land for military service.

Gunpowder Empires

Empires such as the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals that expanded through the use of firearms.

Protestant Reformation

A religious movement led by Martin Luther challenging the corruption of the Catholic Church.

Mercantilism

An economic theory where wealth is measured by the amount of gold and silver and characterized by a favorable balance of trade.

Industrial Revolution

A period marked by the transition to industrialization that began in Britain due to natural resources and innovations.

Cold War

Geopolitical tension between the U.S. (capitalism) and the USSR (communism) characterized by proxy wars and an arms race.

Non-Aligned Movement

A coalition of countries that aimed to remain independent from the influence of superpowers during the Cold War.

Globalization

The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, especially in trade and culture.

Chattel slavery

A labor system where individuals are treated as property and are bought and sold.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority that inspired various revolutions.