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Classical China: Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties
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Classical China: Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties

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In the context of the spread of Islam, who believed that the successor to Mohammad should not be someone of hereditary blood?

  • Sunni (correct)
  • Shia
  • Abbasid
  • Umayyad

    • What was the role of the Umayyad dynasty in relation to conquest and empire?

  • Spread Islam to Southeast Asia and South Asia
  • Promoted large cultural diffusion and brought Christianity to East Africa
  • Influenced by the Byzantine Empire (correct)
  • Influenced by Persian Empire

    • Which African societies in the Sahel were transformed by trade and the introduction of Islam?

  • Ghana, Mali, Songhai (correct)
  • Ethiopia, Swahili coast, Bantu migration
  • Eastern Europe, Kievan Rus, Western Europe
  • Abbasid, Umayyad, Byzantine Empire

    • What role did Mansa Musa play in Mali?

    <p>Introduced and promoted Arabic language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the Swahili coast influenced by Indian Ocean trade?

    <p>Introduced Muslim merchants and Muslim ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ethiopia remain Christian?

    <p>Kept its individuality as one of the first Christian empires in Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Bantu migration play in Africa?

    <p>Introduced new farming techniques and African ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Griots in traditional Africa?

    <p>Carried on historical information and traditions throughout African communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Byzantine Empire compare to Western Europe?

    <p>Influenced by African and Middle Eastern ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Hagia Sophia?

    <p>Influenced the Renaissance and promoted Orthodox Christianity blend with classical Greek ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Justinian's code in the Byzantine Empire?

    <p>Helped evolve the Byzantine Empire and inspired laws and basic principles of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Byzantine Empire influence Russian culture?

    <p>Had similar styles of architecture as Russian culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the fundamental belief in the respect for parents and family in Confucianism?

    <p>Filial piety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty in India was more focused on Hinduism and witnessed a decline in women's rights?

    <p>Gupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who encouraged soldiers to marry and expand, eventually leading to the overexpansion and fall of the empire?

    <p>Alexander the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Indian text is known as the collection of hymns and ritual texts?

    <p>Vedas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for writing lessons for women and reinforcing the Confucian system to help women succeed through it?

    <p>Ban Zhao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical concept in Daoism emphasizes harmony and peace within society and individuals?

    <p>Yin-yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty in Classical China is associated with a rigid class structure, involving rankings and a large hierarchy?

    <p>Han</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the founder of Legalism, emphasizing order and following of law through fear?

    <p>Lord Shang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical concept in Daoism emphasizes harmony and peace within society and individuals?

    <p>Yin-Yang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the spread of Islam, who believed that the successor to Mohammad should not be someone of hereditary blood?

    <p>Shi'a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty in Classical China is associated with a rigid class structure, involving rankings and a large hierarchy?

    <p>Qin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Justinian's code in the Byzantine Empire?

    <p>Promotion of orthodox Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the fundamental belief in the respect for parents and family in Confucianism?

    <p>Filial piety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known for writing lessons for women and reinforcing the Confucian system to help women succeed through it?

    <p>Ban Zhao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Indian text is known as the collection of hymns and ritual texts?

    <p>Vedas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Dharma" in Hinduism refers to:

    <p>A person's duty in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Greek philosopher Pericles?

    <p>In charge of Athens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Umayyad dynasty in relation to conquest and empire?

    <p>They were known for their large government and military empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Mansa Musa play in Mali?

    <p>He promoted the Arabic language in Mali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the Swahili coast influenced by Indian Ocean trade?

    <p>It promoted large cultural diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ethiopia remain Christian?

    <p>By being one of the first Christian empires in Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Bantu migration play in Africa?

    <p>It resulted in the spread of new farming techniques and African ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Hagia Sophia?

    <p>It was one of the first major churches in what is now Istanbul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Byzantine Empire compare to Western Europe?

    <p>It evolved through Justinian's code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Justinian's code in the Byzantine Empire?

    <p>It helped evolve the Byzantine Empire with laws and basic principles of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Islam and Empire

    • The Shia believed that the successor to Mohammad should not be someone of hereditary blood.
    • The Umayyad dynasty played a crucial role in conquest and empire, expanding the Islamic empire.

    African Societies

    • The Sahel societies, such as Ghana and Mali, were transformed by trade and the introduction of Islam.
    • Mansa Musa played a significant role in Mali, promoting trade and Islamic learning.
    • The Swahili coast was influenced by Indian Ocean trade, leading to the establishment of trade cities.

    Byzantine Empire

    • The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was distinct from Western Europe.
    • Hagia Sophia was a significant architectural achievement and a symbol of the Byzantine Empire.
    • Justinian's code was a collection of Roman laws that shaped the Byzantine Empire's legal system.

    African Migration

    • The Bantu migration played a significant role in Africa, leading to the spread of languages and cultures.

    Traditional Africa

    • Griots played a crucial role in traditional Africa, serving as historians, musicians, and storytellers.

    Indian and Chinese Dynasties

    • The Gupta dynasty in India was more focused on Hinduism and witnessed a decline in women's rights.
    • The Han dynasty in China was associated with a rigid class structure, involving rankings and a large hierarchy.

    Philosophy and Texts

    • The Vedic period in India is known for the collection of hymns and ritual texts, including the Vedas and Upanishads.
    • Ban Zhao was known for writing lessons for women and reinforcing the Confucian system to help women succeed.
    • Li Si is considered the founder of Legalism, emphasizing order and following of law through fear.
    • The Wu Wei concept in Daoism emphasizes harmony and peace within society and individuals.
    • Xiao is the term for the fundamental belief in the respect for parents and family in Confucianism.

    Ancient Greece

    • Pericles was a Greek philosopher who played a significant role in the development of Athenian democracy.

    Hinduism

    • "Dharma" in Hinduism refers to an individual's religious and moral obligations.

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