Global Tapestry Quiz: East Asia and Trade Routes
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Which of the following characteristics is unique to Hindu architecture?

  • Depictions of gods through artwork (correct)
  • Call to prayer indicating prayer times
  • Use of intricate works in design (correct)
  • Tall towers with open windows at the top

What differentiates the belief systems of Hindus and Muslims?

  • Hindus are monotheistic while Muslims are polytheistic
  • Hindus believe in a single god while Muslims do not
  • Muslims are monotheistic while Hindus are polytheistic (correct)
  • Muslims have a strict caste system while Hindus do not

Which trade network is associated specifically with India?

  • Transahara Desert Route
  • India Trade Routes (correct)
  • Subsahara Route
  • Silk Road

Which of the following elements was NOT a characteristic of Muslim belief systems?

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What event took place in 1346-1351 CE that affected Europe, Africa, and Asia?

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What system did the Song Dynasty utilize to assign government positions?

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Which of the following was a characteristic of the civil service exam during the Song Dynasty?

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What is meant by 'Sinification' in the context of East Asia?

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What was a primary purpose of the Silk Roads?

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Which type of boat was primarily used in the Indian Ocean trade routes?

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What is one major agricultural advantage of Champa rice?

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Which of the following accurately describes the scholarly bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty?

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What role did artisans play in the context of East Asian trade during the Song Dynasty?

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What was a primary reason for foot binding among women in China?

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In Islamic tradition, what do the Five Pillars of Islam primarily include?

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What characteristic distinguishes women in Vietnam from women in China during this period?

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Which of the following accurately represents one of the sects of Islam?

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What did the term 'Dar al-Islam' refer to in Islamic history?

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What was one impact of the spread of Islam on culture and knowledge?

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Which was NOT a consequence of foot binding in Chinese culture?

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What was the primary reason for the expansion of trade during the Islamic Golden Age?

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Flashcards

Song Dynasty Dates

The Song Dynasty ruled East Asia from 960 to 1279 CE.

Neo-Confucianism

A philosophy that combined Confucianism and Buddhism, emphasizing harmony and balance.

Imperial Bureaucracy

A system of government where officials manage the empire.

Civil Service Exam

An exam used to select government officials based on merit.

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Silk Roads

Trade routes connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Indian Ocean Trade Routes

Maritime trade routes in the Indian Ocean using ships like Dhows and Junks.

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Terrace Farming

Farming on sloped land to control erosion using leveled areas.

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Champa Rice

A type of rice with high yields due to its hearty grain.

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Foot Binding in China

A traditional practice in China where women's feet were broken and bound to create a smaller, more desirable foot size.

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Islamic Five Pillars

Five core practices in Islam: Profession of faith, prayer five times a day, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.

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Islam's Origin

Founded by the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca, Arabia in the 7th century.

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Dar al-Islam

The 'House of Islam', referring to areas under Muslim rule.

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Chinese Women's Status

Women in China during that time were largely subject to patriarchy, having to obey husbands and fathers.

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Spread of Islam

Islam spread through trade routes and merchant activity from India to Spain and Northern Africa, and also Indonesia.

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Muslim

A follower of Islam.

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Vietnam Women's Status

Women in Vietnam were often held in higher regard and were not seen as objects or treated as badly as women in other cultures.

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Islamic Architecture Feature

Tall towers with open windows at the top, used to signal prayer times.

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Hindu Architecture

Intricate and detailed artwork depicting gods.

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Hindu Beliefs

Polytheistic, with gods depicted in art, a strict caste system, and sacred books like the Vedas.

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Muslim Beliefs

Monotheistic, believing in one God, forbidding depictions of Allah, and emphasizing equality.

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Mongol Defeat of Song Dynasty

The year 1269 CE, marking the defeat of the Song dynasty by the Mongols.

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Study Notes

Global Tapestry

  • Global Tapestry refers to interconnectedness of countries and people forming a global network.

East Asia - Song Dynasty

  • Lasted from 960-1279 CE
  • United under the Mandate of Heaven
  • Embraced Neo-Confucianism, a blend of Confucianism and Buddhism.
  • Featured a hierarchical Imperial Bureaucracy.
  • Positions were based on merit, determined by civil service exams.
  • Bureaucrats often played a vital role in the government but not all were effective military leaders.

Silk Roads

  • Facilitated the exchange of religion, culture, goods, and disease.
  • Connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
  • Key trade routes facilitated by Indian Ocean Trade routes involving Asia, Middle East, and Europe.

Indian Ocean Trade Routes

  • Facilitated extensive trade across the Indian Ocean, connecting Asia, the middle east, and Europe
  • Utilized boats like Dhows and Junks.

East Asia

  • Had mountainous terrain.
  • Developed Champa rice, a highly productive rice variety.
  • Practiced drought-resistant farming techniques.
  • Known for skilled artisans producing valuable goods such as porcelain, silk, and tea.
  • Underwent significant cultural influence from China, evident in sinification processes.
  • Invented gunpowder.

Terrace Farming

  • A technique used in East Asia to cultivate land on sloped terrain, farming on terraces built into mountains.

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Explore the intricacies of the Global Tapestry, focusing on the East Asia region during the Song Dynasty and the significance of trade routes like the Silk Roads and Indian Ocean Trade. This quiz will test your knowledge on topics such as Neo-Confucianism, imperial bureaucracy, and the connections between cultures across continents.

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