Historical Developments (1200-1450)

These flashcards cover key concepts, terminology, and significant developments during the historical period from 1200 to 1450.

State

A territory that is politically organized under a single government.

Confucianism

A philosophy that taught human society is hierarchical by nature; there is a prescribed and proper order to everything.

Filial Piety

The obligation of children to obey and honor their parents, grandparents, and deceased ancestors.

Neo-Confucianism

A revival of Confucianism aimed at rid Confucianism of Buddhist influence.

Imperial Bureaucracy

A group of government officials that carry out the will of the emperor.

Civil Service Examination

A test that men had to take to join the bureaucracy, ensuring positions were earned based on merit.

Champa Rice

A type of rice that matured early, resisted drought, and allowed for multiple harvests.

The Abbasid Caliphate

An important Islamic empire leading up to 1200 that was ethnically Arab.

Seljuk Empire

A power that rose in prominence as the Abbasid Caliphate declined, initially brought in to help control the populace.

House of Wisdom

An institution where Greek and Roman texts were explored and translated.

Bhakti Movement

An innovation on traditional polytheistic Hinduism that emphasized devotion to one Hindu God and challenged social and gender hierarchies.

Mit'a System

A labor tax system where conquered people had to provide labor to the Incas.

Swahili Civilization

A civilization based around commerce, politically independent but sharing a common social hierarchy and influenced by Muslim traders.

Manorialism

A social system where peasants were bound to the land of local lords.