Post Classical Buzzwords Review

Great Zimbabwe

Centralized kingdom known for cattle herding and gold trade.

Ethiopia

Centralized Christian monarchy with Lalibela rock churches.

Hausa Kingdoms

Network of city-states trading textiles and leather.

Mexica (Aztecs)

Centralized empire with tribute system and chinampas.

Maya

Civilization known for calendars, math, and hieroglyphics.

Inca

Andean civilization with centralized bureaucracy and terrace farming.

Cahokia

Mississippian urban settlement with monumental earthworks.

Pueblo (Anasazi)

Cliff dwellings adapted to the environment in Mesa Verde.

Mongol Empire

Unified pastoral nomads under Chinggis Khan's leadership.

Chinggis Khan

Temujin, known for brutal conquests and military meritocracy.

Khanates

Divisions of Mongol Empire, including Yuan Dynasty and Golden Horde.

Pax Mongolica

Period of Mongol peace enhancing Silk Road trade.

Mongol Conquest

Utilized siege warfare and horseback skills for expansion.

Silk Roads

Trade routes connecting East and West for textiles and goods, paper money, steel/iron

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trade network for gold and ivory across the Sahara.

Indian Ocean Trade

Trade network involving textiles and spices among city-states.

Environmental Consequences

Bubonic Plague and deforestation affecting societies.

Cultural Consequences

Spread of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Greek philosophy.

Travelers

Notable figures include Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo.

Beginning of Islam

Founded by Muhammad in Mecca and Medina, 5 pillers, quran

Sunni/Shi'a Split

Division over rightful leadership after Muhammad's death.

Abbasid Caliphate

Islamic empire known for cultural and intellectual advancements like the seljuk empire, delhi sultanate.

Muslim Intellectual Innovations

Advancements in algebra, medicine, and literature, chemistry.

muslim intellectual transfers

greek philosophy, medicine, numbers, books, technology to spain

People of the Book

Muslim tolerance for Jews and Christians, with jizya tax.

European Politics

Decentralized monarchies and feudalism characterized Europe.

Agriculture in Europe

Three-field system and serfdom dominated rural life.

Song Government

Centralized government based on Confucian principles, mandate of heaven.

Chinese Cultural Traditions

Emphasis on filial piety and Neo-Confucianism.

Spread of Chinese Culture

Sinification of literature and scholarship to East Asia.

Buddhism

Major branches include Mahayana, Theravada, and Tibetan.

Chinese Economy

Commercialized economy relying on peasant and artisanal labor.

Chinese Innovations

Advancements in rice cultivation, textiles, and iron production.

Hindu/Buddhist Empires

Majapahit and Khmer known for maritime trade.

Srivijaya

Buddhist maritime empire controlling trade through Malacca.

Vijayanagara

Hindu empire in Southern India with extensive sea ports.

Sinhala Dynasties

Buddhist dynasties in Sri Lanka known for irrigation.

religions in europe

Christianity, Islam, Judaism