Unit #1 The Global Tapestry

Flashcards for Unit #1 The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)

Syncretism

Mixing of ideas

Champa Rice

Increased population in East Asia

Religion

Shapes governments and social structures

Trade

Shapes economy and governments

Champa Rice

Increased food supplies

Metallurgy

Armor, trade

Buddhism

New cities, ideas

Confucianism

Knowledge tests, roles

Terrace Farming

Cut Hills into Fields

Monotheistic Religions

Islam, Christianity, Judaism

Muslim Rule

Expands militarily

Feudalism

Land-based social status

Japan Religion

Buddhism, Hinduism syncretism

Mayas and Aztecs

City states, economizes, war

Tribute System

Sacrifices

Major Trade Good of Africa

Gold

African Trade Routes

Trans-Saharan, Indian Ocean

Western Europe

Decentralizing entities

Eastern Europe Byzantine

Centralizes

Trade

Plays huge role in economies

Religion

Shapes governments

Political Structures

Poor and unequal