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Song Dynasty

A Chinese dynasty known for innovations such as gunpowder, paper money, and the compass, influencing trade and warfare globally.

Neo-Confucianism

A philosophical blend of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism that shaped East Asian culture for centuries.

Grand Canal

A significant waterway in China that enhanced internal trade and fostered economic growth and political centralization.

Yuan Dynasty

A dynasty established by the Mongols that integrated China into the Mongol Empire, boosting trade and cultural exchange.

Marco Polo

A traveler whose accounts increased contact between East and West during the Yuan Dynasty.

Ming Dynasty

A Chinese dynasty that reasserted Chinese culture and identity after Mongol rule and undertook significant maritime exploration.

Zheng He

A Chinese explorer during the Ming Dynasty known for his voyages that showcased China's naval dominance.

Abbasid Caliphate

An Islamic caliphate known for its intellectual achievements in algebra, medicine, and astronomy, influencing both the Islamic world and Europe.

Delhi Sultanate

An Islamic kingdom in India that facilitated the spread of Islam and merged it with local Hindu culture.

Mansa Musa

The emperor of the Mali Empire known for his pilgrimage, demonstrating West Africa's wealth and fostering connections with the Islamic world.

Aztec Empire

A powerful Mesoamerican civilization known for its tribute system, military prowess, and religious practices involving human sacrifice.

Inca Empire

An Andean civilization that unified diverse cultures under a centralized government, notable for its advanced road network and agricultural innovations.

Black Death

A devastating pandemic in Europe that led to significant population loss and labor shortages, weakening the feudal system.

Silk Roads

A network of trade routes that facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and technology between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Indian Ocean Trade

A maritime trade network that allowed for the exchange of bulk goods and the spread of Islam to various regions.

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trade routes that linked West Africa to the Islamic world, bringing prosperity to kingdoms like Mali and spreading Islam.

Pax Mongolica

A period of stability during Mongol rule that made long-distance trade safer and facilitated knowledge transfer to Europe.

Genghis Khan

The founder of the Mongol Empire who unified nomadic tribes and promoted trade and communication.

Spread of Religions

The propagation of Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity which influenced cultural and political developments across regions.

Technology Spread

The dissemination of innovations like paper, printing, and gunpowder which transformed communication and warfare globally.

Champa rice

An agricultural innovation that significantly increased rice production in China, contributing to population growth and economic prosperity.