Diversity and Interaction in the World of 1200-1450

These flashcards cover key concepts, figures, and events from the period of 1200-1450, exploring governance, economies, social structures, technology, and culture.

Diversity and Interaction

Periods characterized by the rise of various civilizations and their connections via trade, culture, and governance.

Silk Road

Ancient trade network that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchanges.

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trade networks that flourished across the Sahara Desert, connecting West Africa with North Africa and beyond.

Crusades

Military campaigns sanctioned by the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages aimed at reclaiming holy lands and resulted in increased contact between Europe and the Middle East.

Patriarchy

A social system where men hold primary power, often seen across different civilizations during this period.

Abbasid Caliphate

Islamic empire known for its cultural and economic prosperity from the 8th to the 13th centuries, influencing various regions.

Confucianism

A philosophical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral integrity, social harmony, and proper conduct.

Daoism

A Chinese philosophy advocating for harmony with the Dao, or the Way of Nature, contrasting with Confucian emphasis on social order.

Hinduism

One of the oldest religions that emphasizes duty, righteousness, and the pursuit of moksha (liberation).

Buddhism

A religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) emphasizing the path to enlightenment and the cessation of suffering.

Islam

A monotheistic faith founded by Muhammad in the 7th century C.E. that rapidly spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond.

Mongol Empire

A vast empire established in the 13th century that connected much of Eurasia and significantly impacted trade and cultural exchanges.

Foot Binding

A practice in Song China that symbolized social status and beauty, showing the reorientation of gender roles during this period.

Mansa Musa

The ruler of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the immense wealth he displayed, impacting his empire's connections.