World History Review

Flashcards covering key terms and events from a world history lecture.

Song Dynasty

Chinese dynasty from 960-1279 known for filial piety, Neo-Confucianism, Buddhism, expansion of the Grand Canal, heavy use of champa rice, steel and porcelain exports, artisans making porcelain, and use of paper money.

Crusades

A series of 'holy wars' from 1095-1492 where Christians tried to take back Muslim land.

Delhi Sultanate

A Sultanate existing from 1206-1526, mostly Turkish people who had converted to Islam outside of the caliphate, and saw some blending of Hindu and Islamic traditions.

Genghis Khan

Ruler from 1206-1227.

Magna Carta

Signed in 1215 and guaranteed citizens the right to a fair trial.

Mongol sack of Baghdad

Occurred in 1258, marking the end of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Marco Polo's travels

Occurred from 1271-1295.

Pax Mongolica

Peak of Mongol rule and the Silk Roads in 1279.

Yuan Dynasty in China

Mongol rule in China from 1279-1368, which practiced religious tolerance and supported traditional Chinese arts.