AP World History: Global Tapestry and Exchange Networks

Song Dynasty

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty known for Neo-Confucian principles.

Filial Piety

Confucian virtue emphasizing respect for parents.

Imperial Bureaucracy

System of government officials managing state affairs.

Hindu Caste System

Social hierarchy in India based on birth.

Delhi Sultanate

Muslim kingdom that ruled parts of India.

Khmer Empire

Southeast Asian empire known for Angkor Wat.

Majapahit Empire

Hindu-Buddhist empire with 98 tributary cities.

Abrahamic Religions

Religions tracing origins to Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, Islam.

Abbasid Caliphate

Islamic empire known for cultural and intellectual achievements.

Mamluk Sultanate

Muslim state in Egypt during medieval period.

Seljuk Turks

Turkic empire that controlled parts of the Abbasid Empire.

Feudalism

Political system of decentralized power in medieval Europe.

Manorialism

Economic system organizing rural economies in Europe.

Divine Right

Political doctrine asserting monarchs' authority from God.

Mississippian Cultures

North American societies known for mound-building and agriculture.

Aztec Empire

Mesoamerican empire centered in Tenochtitlan.

Inca Empire

South American empire known for its vast territory.

Mali Empire

West African empire known for wealth and trade.

Swahili Language

Bantu language mixed with Arabic from trade.

Silk Roads

Trade routes connecting East and West, flourishing post-1200.

Pax Mongolica

Period of peace facilitating trade under Mongol rule.

Khanates

Administrative regions of the Mongol Empire.

Astrolabe

Navigational instrument for determining latitude at sea.

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trade routes connecting West Africa with North Africa.

Bubonic Plague

Deadly disease that killed half of Europe's population.

Cultural Exchange

Sharing of ideas and traditions between different cultures.

Caravanserai

Roadside inns providing shelter for traveling merchants.

Monsoon Winds

Seasonal winds affecting trade routes in the Indian Ocean.

Ibn Battuta

Famous traveler who documented his journeys across the world.

Marco Polo

Venetian merchant known for travels to Asia.

Lateen Sails

Triangular sails allowing for better navigation of ships.