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What philosophy did the Song Dynasty rulers revive to maintain their power?

Confucianism, emphasizing hierarchical relationships and filial piety.

What is filial piety?

The practice of honoring one’s ancestors and parents.

What is Neo-Confucianism?

An influence of Buddhist and Daoist philosophical ideas on Confucianism.

What role did the imperial bureaucracy play in the Song Dynasty?

It ensured obedience to the emperor’s rule, with positions awarded based on merit through civil service exams.

What practice was forbidden for women in the Song Dynasty if they were divorced?

They were forbidden to remarry.

What was foot binding?

A practice where women's feet were made smaller, often leading to mobility issues, especially in elite societies.

How did Korea maintain its relationship with China?

By having a tributary relationship and adopting aspects of Chinese culture, including Confucianism.

What cultural traits did Japan adopt from China?

The imperial bureaucracy and Buddhism.

What was the influence of Confucianism in Vietnam?

Vietnam maintained a tributary relationship with China and adopted Confucianism, while giving women a higher status.

What are the two main branches of Buddhism that spread to China?

Mahayana Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism.

What distinguishes Mahayana Buddhism from Theravada Buddhism?

Mahayana Buddhism emphasized making teachings accessible to all, while Theravada was restricted to monks.

What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

1) Life is suffering, 2) We suffer because we crave, 3) We cease suffering when we cease craving, 4) The eightfold path leads to cessation of suffering.

What was the economic impact of Champa rice during the Song Dynasty?

Its introduction led to a population boom and increased agricultural output.

What transportation innovations improved the Song economy?

Expansion of the Grand Canal, use of the magnetic compass, and advancements in shipbuilding.

What was the Abbasid Caliphate known for during its Golden Age?

Innovations and advancements, leading to its dominance in the Islamic world.

What military force was used by the Abbasids to expand their empire?

The Seljuk warriors, who were Turkic pastoral people.

How did the Mamluk Sultanate emerge?

Turkic warriors seized power in Egypt under Saladin's leadership.

What was the Delhi Sultanate?

A Muslim state established by Turkic Muslims in South Asia.

What role did Sufis play in Islam's expansion?

They emphasized mystical experiences, aiding the spread of Islam.

What was the House of Wisdom?

A center in Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam for studying and preserving knowledge.

What did the establishment of new trading cities along the Silk Roads indicate?

The growing wealth and importance of interregional trade.

What impact did trade along the Indian Ocean have on cultural diffusion?

It facilitated the spread of religions, like Islam and Buddhism, as well as technological transfers.

How did the establishment of the Portuguese Trading Post Empire influence global trade?

Portugal dominated Indian Ocean trade by setting up coastal trading posts.

What was the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

It involved the transfer of diseases, plants, animals, and ideas between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

What was a major outcome of the Treaty of Versailles after WWI?

It imposed heavy reparations on Germany, contributing to economic hardship.

What was the outcome of the Munich Agreement?

It allowed for the appeasement of Hitler, allowing Germany to annex portions of Czechoslovakia.

What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?

It symbolized the division between East and West Berlin during the Cold War.

How did the Cultural Revolution impact China?

It aimed to strengthen communism but led to widespread persecution and chaos.

What was the main goal of the Non-Aligned Movement?

To maintain independence from the power struggles between the US and the USSR during the Cold War.

What role did the Soviet Union play in the Cold War?

It opposed Western capitalism and supported communist revolutions around the world.

What was the Khmer Rouge?

A communist regime in Cambodia responsible for the genocide and mass killings in the 1970s.

What was the Great Leap Forward?

Mao Zedong’s policy aimed at rapidly transforming China into a socialist society through collectivization.

What triggered the Iranian Revolution?

Public resentment against the Shah for his authoritarian regime and Western influence.

What major event happened on September 11, 2001?

Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States, leading to widespread global conflicts.

What was the nature of the economic reforms in post-Soviet Russia?

A move towards a market economy but led to severe inequality and economic struggles for many.

What was the impact of globalization on environmental issues?

Increased pollution and environmental degradation due to industrial expansion.

What was the main goal behind the Marshall Plan?

To provide economic aid to rebuild European economies after WWII and prevent the spread of communism.

What did the Treaty of Nanjing signify in relation to China?

It marked the end of the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong to Britain.

What were the consequences of the Balfour Declaration?

It supported the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine, leading to long-term conflict.

How did the Cuban Missile Crisis impact US-Soviet relations?

It brought the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war but also led to improved communications.

What was the significance of the New Deal?

A series of reforms and programs to recover the US economy during the Great Depression.

What role did technology play in the Industrial Revolution?

It enabled mass production, mechanized farming, and significantly increased efficiency.

What was the impact of the Green Revolution?

It significantly increased food production but also led to social inequalities and environmental issues.

What was the international response to the Rwandan Genocide?

Limited global intervention and delayed responses despite significant loss of life.

What role did propaganda play in WWII?

It was used to boost morale, demonize enemies, and mobilize populations for total war efforts.