Developments in East Asia, Dar-Islam, South and Southeast Asia, the Americas and Africa

Flashcards based on lecture notes about developments in East Asia, Dar-Islam, South and Southeast Asia, the Americas and Africa.

Song Dynasty

A dynasty in China characterized by a highly centralized imperial bureaucracy, the Civil Service Exam, and the rise of new scholarly leaders.

Knowledge of Confucianism

What was the basis of the Civil Service Exam in China during the Song Dynasty?

Population growth, urbanization, and commercialization

What are some of the impacts of Champa Rice?

Printing, compass, and gunpowder

Name some key innovations during the Song Dynasty.

Abbasid Caliphate

An Islamic caliphate that became fragmented into many states.

Seljuk Empire, Mamluk Sultanate, and Delhi Sultanate

Name three Muslim states led by Turkish people.

To justify rule

What was the role of Islam in Dar-Islam?

Vijayanagara Empire

An empire in India that served as a refuge for Hindus from Muslim invaders.

As a unifying force

How did the Vijayanagara Empire utilize Hinduism?

Sinhala Dynasties

A dynasty in Sri Lanka that used Buddhism to legitimize rule.

Mexica (Aztec) Empire

An Empire who used military to establish tribute network with subordinate states

Military

What did the Inca Empire use to conquer neighboring regions?

Religion - rulers connected to the sun god

How did the Inca Empire legitimize their authority?

Road networks

What was a technology employed by the Inca that was critical for unifying and ruling a vast empire?

Great Zimbabwe

A prosperous state in East Africa that controlled trade routes.

Ethiopia

An ancient civilization in East Africa that adopted Christianity early on.

Use of Christianity

How did Ethiopia legitimize their rule?