AP World History Unit 1 Topic 1.3 Review

Review for Unit 1 Quiz

Which was more stable, North or South India?

Southern India

How long did the Chola Dynasty last?

400 yrs

How long did the Vijayana Empire last?

Mid 1300’s - mid 1500’s

What were Rajput Kingdoms?

Hindu Kingdoms led by leaders of clans

Did a centralized government rise in Northern India?

No

Islam

Monotheistic religion that believes in equality, dissaproves of visual representation of Allah, and uses the Quran

Hinduism

Polytheistic religion that has temples with deities, has a caste system, and many sacred texts rather than just 1

What happened when Islam arrived in South Asia?

While little happened, stability was given, people found their place in the cast system, and subcastes were made

What were some intellectual achievements?

Astronomy and mathematics were added to body of knowledge and Indian developments were translated to Arabic

What were some architectural achievements?

Buildings were erected that melded Hindu art + geometric patterns along with mosques

Urdu

New language developed between Muslims that combined Hindi pattern and Arabic vocab

Bhakti Movement

Originated in Southern India that focused on a strong attachment to a diety; didn't discriminate against others

Bhaki’s

Similar to Sufi Muslims while being Hindu

Srivijaya Empire

Sea-Based Kingdom that was primarily Buddhist that built up its Navy and was a religious center

Majapahit Kingdom

Sea-Based Kingdom that was primarily Hindu, controlled sea routes, and based on Java with 98 tributaries

Sinhala Dynasties

Land-Based kingdom that deeply embedded Buddhism and was weakened by invaders

Khmer Empire

Land-Based kingdom near the Mekong River that had economic prosperity, didn't depend of maritime power and was originally Hindu but became Buddhist

Where was Islam more popular in?

Urban Areas

What did Sufis do?

Missionary work