Religions + Ideologies, Chinese Dynasties + African Kingdoms

Flashcards about Religions and Ideologies

What is the Caste System in Hinduism?

A social hierarchy system in Hinduism based on reincarnation through death.

What is Darma in Hinduism?

Living life to the fullest to achieve a better life in the next one.

What is the main idea behind Buddhism?

A guiding philosophy and personal journey to reach nirvana/enlightenment/reincarnation.

What are the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Life is suffering, suffering is from selfish desire, get rid of selfish desire, follow the eightfold path.

What is the Temple at Angkor Whatt?

An example of cultural diffusion originally built as a Hindu Temple, and then turned into a Buddhist temple, located in Modern day Cambodia

What is Confucianism?

Social organization of China based on respect for elders/authority.

What is Filial Piety?

Ruler to ruled, Father to son, Older brother to younger brother, Friend to friend, Husband to wife.

What is Legalism?

Authoritarian rule through fear.

What is Daoism/Taoism?

Focus on nature and balance

What is Judaism?

Monotheistic religion based on the 10 Commandments.

What is Christianity?

Branched from Judaism, with Jesus as savior.

What is Islam?

Monotheistic religion branched from Judaism, Muhammed was the last prophet.

What is Sinification?

Spread of Chinese culture through trade of the Silk Road.

What is a Reciprocated Relationship?

A system where conquered countries pay tribute in exchange for protection.

What was the social hierarchy in the Tang Dynasty?

Emperor, Jinshi/Land-Aristocrats, Land Farmers, then Merchants.

What is the Meritocracy system?

System based on merit, allowing anyone to take the civil service exam.

What did the Grand Canal connect?

Connected North China (Manufacturers/Traders) and South China (Farmers).

What is Champa Rice?

Farming technology that allowed 2 growing seasons, resulting in population increase.

What happened during the Song Dynasty?

Neo-confucianism develops, with Buddhist qualities + Confucianism ideas + Chinese isolation.

What are Junks/Rutters?

Maritime technology developed during the Song Dynasty

What is the Abacas?

Ancient calculators during the Song Dynasty.

What is Flying paper money?

First Banking system in China.

What became an important part of the Qing Dynasty?

driving global force of silver trading during the Qing Dynasty

What was the Delhi Sultanate known for?

Muslim minority ruling over Hindu majority, main cause of religious rivalry.

What happened to the the Bantu People?

Language spread through Africa as people migrated, contributing to spread of diseases

What did Ghana and Mali have in common?

Gold and Salt were traded and taxed, leading to increased wealth