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What is the big picture from 1200-1450 CE in the Global Tapestry?
What is the big picture from 1200-1450 CE in the Global Tapestry?
Major civilizations growing larger, world religions influencing life and culture, technological innovations continuing, and smaller states, local religions beliefs, and old technology declining.
What is a state in the context of state-building?
What is a state in the context of state-building?
An organized political community under one government (like a country, empire, nation, etc.).
What innovations continued the Golden Age for China between 960-1276?
What innovations continued the Golden Age for China between 960-1276?
Gunpowder and the expansion of the Grand Canal.
Why was the introduction of Champa Rice important for the Song Dynasty?
Why was the introduction of Champa Rice important for the Song Dynasty?
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What continuities existed in Chinese culture and government during the Song Dynasty?
What continuities existed in Chinese culture and government during the Song Dynasty?
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Describe the condition of the Abbasid Caliphate as the Song Dynasty thrived.
Describe the condition of the Abbasid Caliphate as the Song Dynasty thrived.
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Which Muslim states were growing in power as the Abbasids declined?
Which Muslim states were growing in power as the Abbasids declined?
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Who were the Mamluks?
Who were the Mamluks?
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Compare the Song Dynasty and the Abbasid Dynasty from 750-1258.
Compare the Song Dynasty and the Abbasid Dynasty from 750-1258.
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What new states emerged in South Asia (India) that used trade to expand their influence in the period 1200-1450?
What new states emerged in South Asia (India) that used trade to expand their influence in the period 1200-1450?
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How did the rulers of the Mali Empire increase their power after 1230?
How did the rulers of the Mali Empire increase their power after 1230?
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How did the Aztecs maintain control of their empire?
How did the Aztecs maintain control of their empire?
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How did the Inca improve and maintain their state?
How did the Inca improve and maintain their state?
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What was feudalism?
What was feudalism?
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How did Europe change through the period 1200-1450 to create more powerful states?
How did Europe change through the period 1200-1450 to create more powerful states?
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What was the significance of Islam to state-building in 1200-1450 Afro-Eurasia?
What was the significance of Islam to state-building in 1200-1450 Afro-Eurasia?
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What was the significance of Confucianism to state-building in 1200-1450 China?
What was the significance of Confucianism to state-building in 1200-1450 China?
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How were Hinduism and Buddhism significant in state-building in South and Southeast Asia in 1200-1450?
How were Hinduism and Buddhism significant in state-building in South and Southeast Asia in 1200-1450?
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How was Catholicism significant to state-building in Europe?
How was Catholicism significant to state-building in Europe?
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What did all major world religions have in common in this era and what effect did they have?
What did all major world religions have in common in this era and what effect did they have?
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How did the creation of the Delhi Sultanate and the expansion of trade help to spread Islam?
How did the creation of the Delhi Sultanate and the expansion of trade help to spread Islam?
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What innovation from China helped to improve education as it spread west from 1200-1450?
What innovation from China helped to improve education as it spread west from 1200-1450?
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What was the Abbasid Dynasty's House of Wisdom in Baghdad?
What was the Abbasid Dynasty's House of Wisdom in Baghdad?
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What was the importance of the Mongols during the time period 1200-1450?
What was the importance of the Mongols during the time period 1200-1450?
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How did the role of nomadic pastoralists change in this time period (1200-1450)?
How did the role of nomadic pastoralists change in this time period (1200-1450)?
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Study Notes
Overview of 1200-1450 CE Global Tapestry
- Major civilizations expanded, while local states and beliefs declined.
- World religions significantly influenced culture and life.
- Technological innovations flourished alongside traditional technologies.
State-Building Definition
- A state is a political entity organized under a single government.
Innovations in Song Dynasty
- Gunpowder and the Grand Canal expansion were pivotal for China's economy.
- The Grand Canal promoted trade and cultural consistency across regions.
Significance of Champa Rice
- Drought-resistant and early-maturing, Champa Rice increased food supply and population growth in the Song Dynasty.
Continuities in Chinese Culture and Government
- Confucianism revival and Civil Service Exam expansion fostered societal order and meritocracy within governance.
Abbasid Caliphate Condition
- The Abbasid Caliphate experienced fragmentation and decline from the 9th to the 12th century amid invasions.
Rising Muslim States
- The Delhi Sultanate (India, 1206-1526) and Mamluk Sultanate (North Africa, 1250-1517) grew in power as the Abbasid influence waned.
Mamluk Background
- Originally enslaved non-Muslims converted to Islam, the Mamluks became a military force, eventually establishing their own sultanate.
Comparative Status of Dynasties
- The Song Dynasty thrived, contrasting with the decline of the Abbasid Caliphate.
New South Asian States
- The Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646) and the Chola Kingdom (300s BCE - 1279 CE) emerged, expanding influence through trade.
Mali Empire Centralization
- Centralization under leaders like Mansa Musa strengthened the Mali Empire compared to its predecessor, the Ghana Empire.
Aztec Empire Control
- Tribute systems imposed on conquered peoples, enforced by a strong military, helped maintain control over the Aztec Empire.
Incan State Maintenance
- The Mit'a system required mandatory public service, facilitating labor organization within the Incan state.
Feudalism Explained
- A hierarchical structure consisting of Kings, Nobles, Knights, Peasants, and Serfs characterized European feudalism.
Changes in Europe (1200-1450)
- The breakdown of feudal systems enabled powerful kings to strengthen their authority.
Role of Islam in State-Building
- Islam fostered unity through shared beliefs and the Arabic language across Afro-Eurasia.
Role of Confucianism in China
- Justified the emperor's rule and emphasized the importance of bureaucratic education through the Civil Service Exam.
Hinduism and Buddhism in State-Building
- Both religions aided power consolidation, with Hinduism's caste system being notably influential.
Catholicism's Role in Europe
- The Roman Catholic Church provided structure in weak states, but as states grew stronger, tensions with the Church increased.
Commonalities Among Major World Religions
- Major religions like Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism were conversion-focused, spreading widely and often overshadowing local religions.
Islam's Spread through the Delhi Sultanate
- Social conversions accelerated Islam's growth, with trade enhancing its reach through merchant interactions.
Chinese Innovation in Education
- The spread of papermaking technology increased literacy rates across Europe, Southwest Asia, and North Africa.
Abbasid House of Wisdom
- A hub for scholars in Baghdad, the House of Wisdom facilitated the study and translation of significant texts.
Mongols' Influence (1200-1450)
- The Mongolian Empire enhanced political stability and trade along the Silk Road, promoting cross-cultural exchanges.
Shift in Role of Nomadic Pastoralists
- Nomadic groups transitioned from cultural transmitters to organized trade merchants facilitating technology and culture exchange.
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Explore the significant developments in major civilizations from 1200 to 1450 CE in the Global Tapestry. This quiz covers themes of state-building, the influence of world religions, and technological innovations during this pivotal period. Test your knowledge of the intricate web of cultural, political, and social changes.