Time Period 1 Cram Sheet Review (1200 - 1450)

Flashcards covering key terms, concepts, and definitions related to the historical period from 1200 to 1450.

Advanced technology and innovations

New tools and methods developed during the period, including the compass, junk ship, and gunpowder.

Grand Canal

A significant waterway in China that aided in trade and communication during the dynastic periods.

Champa rice

A fast-growing rice species transferred from Vietnam to China that contributed to agricultural advancements.

Feudalism

A socio-political system based primarily in Europe and Japan, characterized by land distribution and vassalage.

Silk Roads

Trade routes connecting Asia to Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas.

Civil Service Exam

A Chinese examination system used during the Song Dynasty to recruit government officials based on merit.

Islamic merchants

Traders who played a crucial role in spreading Islam through their interactions across different regions.

Griot

A storyteller in sub-Saharan Africa who represents oral history rather than written documents.

Dar al-Islam

Regions where Islamic law prevails, encompassing parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain.

Mongol Empire

The largest land-based empire in history, created through military conquest and trade control.

Hanseatic League

A trade network that connected Northern Europe, enhancing trade and economic collaboration.

Mit'a system

An Incan labor system where citizens were required to participate in community service projects.

Human sacrifices

A religious practice among the Aztecs where individuals were offered to gods, often seen as a tribute.

Little Ice Age

A period from the 1300s to 1700s where temperatures dropped, causing agricultural decline in Europe.

3-field system

An agricultural rotation system that improved food production and population growth.

Syncretic belief

A combination of different religious beliefs, such as merging elements of Buddhism with Confucianism and Daoism.

Caravanserai

Roadside inns in the Middle East where travelers could rest and trade goods during their journeys.

What is Mesopotamia known for?

Mesopotamia, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization' and is credited with the invention of writing and the wheel.

What was the Indus Valley Civilization?

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's earliest urban societies, known for its advanced cities, drainage systems, and trade.

Which civilization flourished in Mesoamerica?

The Maya Civilization flourished in Mesoamerica, known for its hieroglyphic script, art, architecture, and sophisticated mathematical and astronomical systems.

What is Ancient Greece known for?

Ancient Greece is known for its influential culture, including democracy, philosophy, arts, and the foundations of Western civilization.