Ming Dynasty and Developments in the Islamic World

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Ming Dynasty and the Islamic world, highlighting cultural, historical, and intellectual developments.

Ming Dynasty

A Chinese dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644 and revived cultural traditions such as Confucian bureaucracy.

Yongle Emperor

The third emperor of the Ming Dynasty who commissioned Zheng He for overseas voyages.

Zheng He

A Chinese mariner and explorer who led seven voyages to establish Chinese dominance in the Indian Ocean.

Confucian bureaucracy

A system of government based on Confucian ideals, emphasizing moral governance and a structured hierarchy.

Abbasid Caliphate

A major Islamic empire known for its cultural and intellectual advancements in areas such as mathematics and science.

Intellectual limitations

Restrictions or constraints that hindered the development of knowledge and learning in certain Islamic empires.

Islam spread

The diffusion of Islam through trade, merchants, and missionaries throughout Afro-Eurasia.