WHAP AMSCO UNIT 1: The Global Tapestry from c. 1200 to c. 1450

A set of vocabulary flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts from the lecture notes on the global developments between 1200 and 1450.

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty (960-1279 CE) known for its emphasis on civil administration, industry, education, and arts, marking a 'Golden Age' of cultural, scientific, and economic flourishing.

Grand Canal

An extensive waterway system in China that enhanced internal trade and supported population growth during the Song Dynasty.

Champa Rice

A fast-ripening and drought-resistant rice strain from Vietnam that significantly boosted agricultural production in China.

Tributary System

An arrangement where states paid tribute to the Chinese emperor, securing China's political power and economic stability.

Kowtow

A ritual of kneeling and bowing to the ground performed by visitors to the Chinese court, signifying submission to the emperor.

Scholar Gentry

A class in China whose members gained power through education rather than birth, significantly influencing governance and societal values.

Foot Binding

A social practice in China where women's feet were bound to show beauty and status, restricting their mobility.

Zen Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism emphasizing meditation as a means to realize one's inner nature and attain enlightenment.

Filial Piety

A key virtue in Chinese culture emphasizing respect for one's parents and ancestors, contributing to social order.

Neo-Confucianism

A revival of Confucian beliefs integrating elements of Buddhist thought, promoting self-cultivation and humane flourishing.

Sinification

The process of extensive adaptation and spread of Chinese culture and traditions to neighboring regions.

House of Wisdom

A major center of learning and translation in Baghdad, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge in the Islamic Golden Age.

Hijab

A headscarf worn by Muslim women, symbolizing modesty and piety in Islamic cultures.

Swahili

An East African city-state society involved in trade, also referring to the Bantu language spoken in the region.

Battle of Tours

The 732 CE battle where European forces halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe.

Dhimmi

Non-Muslims (Christians and Jews) living under Muslim rule, granted protections in exchange for a special tax.

Delhi Sultanate

The first Islamic government in India, established in the 13th century, promoting trade and spreading Islam.

Mita System

Incan labor system requiring public service for community benefits, contributing to infrastructure development.

Carpa Nan

An extensive road system created by the Incas, facilitating trade and communication across their empire.

Feudalism

A political system in medieval Europe where land was exchanged for loyalty and military service.

Magna Carta

A landmark document of 1215 establishing the principle that the monarch is subject to the law.

Great Schism

The 1054 split of Christianity into the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.

Crusades

A series of religious wars initiated by European Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.