AP World History: Unit 1: Global Tapestry.

Flashcards that focus on regions, influential figures, significant events, and important terms regarding the time period 1200-1450.

What dynasty ruled China during the Global Tapestry period (1200-1450)?

The Song Dynasty (960 - 1279 CE) that is considered the “golden age” of China. Home of many important inventions such as magnetic compasses, paper money, and gun powder.

What was the name of the scholarly institution in Baghdad that preserved knowledge?

House of Wisdom.

What system of land ownership and social hierarchy characterized medieval Europe?

Feudalism (remember Serfs?)

What type of farming system did the Mayans use to cultivate land in wetlands? (Part of the Aztec empire).

Chinampas

What is confucianism?

Confucianism is a Chinese belief system (also sometimes described as a religion), a way of life, or a philosophy that focuses on the importance of personal ethics and mortality. Emphasizes the ideas of filial piety and ancestor worship.

What is filial piety? What branch of philosophy is it a part of?

Filial piety is a virtue of respect for one’s parents and ancestors, central to Confucianism. It emphasizes the respect and obedience towards parents, elders, and ancestors.

What were the Crusades?

The Crusades was a series of religious wars initiated by European Christians.

What is Neo-Confucianism?

Neo-Confucianism is a Confucian response to Buddhism by taking the two beliefs and combining them into one. It incorporates metaphysical elements and seeks to address spiritual questions while remaining rooted in Confucian values.

What is Theravada Buddhism?

Theravada Buddhism is one of the oldest branches of Buddhism, focusing on the teachings of the Buddha and the original scriptures, emphasizing individual enlightenment and the monastic lifestyle. Practiced mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Cambodia and the beliefs are relatively conservative. Teachings are close to the original teachings of the Buddha.

What is champa rice?

Champa rice is a fast-maturing rice variety introduced to Vietnam from China that enabled multiple harvests in a year, boosting agricultural productivity.

What is the Delhi Sultanate?

The Delhi Sultanate was a series of Muslim dynasties that ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to the 16th centuries, establishing a significant cultural and political influence in the region. It was the first Islamic government that was established within India from 1206-1520.

What is the Abbasid Caliphate?

The Abbasid Caliphate was the third caliphate in Islamic history, known for its golden age of cultural, economic, and scientific flourishing, lasting from 750 to 1258 CE. It was characterized by a more inclusive approach to leadership and significant advancements in various fields.

What is Sufism? (No, not serfs!)

Sufism is a mystical Islamic belief system focused on the inner, spiritual experience of God, emphasizing personal connection through rituals, poetry, and meditation. It seeks to achieve direct communion with the divine.

What is feudalism?

Feudalism is a social and economic system that dominated medieval Europe, characterized by the exchange of land for military service and loyalty between lords and vassals. Nobles are granted the use if lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on their land.

What is a serf?

Serfs are a type of agricultural laborer that is bound under the feudal system to work on their lord’s estate. They are typically not free and must provide services or pay rents to the lord in exchange for protection and the right to cultivate certain fields.

What is the “Great Zimbabwe” even about?

The Great Zimbabwe was a powerful state in the African interior that emerged from the growing trade in gold to the East African coast.

What is the three-field system?

The three-field system is an agricultural system that rotates three fields to improve soil fertility and crop yield, allowing for better food production in medieval Europe.