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Which of the following characteristics is unique to Hindu architecture?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following elements was NOT a characteristic of Muslim belief systems?
What event took place in 1346-1351 CE that affected Europe, Africa, and Asia?
What event took place in 1346-1351 CE that affected Europe, Africa, and Asia?
What system did the Song Dynasty utilize to assign government positions?
What system did the Song Dynasty utilize to assign government positions?
Which of the following was a characteristic of the civil service exam during the Song Dynasty?
Which of the following was a characteristic of the civil service exam during the Song Dynasty?
What is meant by 'Sinification' in the context of East Asia?
What is meant by 'Sinification' in the context of East Asia?
What was a primary purpose of the Silk Roads?
What was a primary purpose of the Silk Roads?
Which type of boat was primarily used in the Indian Ocean trade routes?
Which type of boat was primarily used in the Indian Ocean trade routes?
What is one major agricultural advantage of Champa rice?
What is one major agricultural advantage of Champa rice?
Which of the following accurately describes the scholarly bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty?
Which of the following accurately describes the scholarly bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty?
What role did artisans play in the context of East Asian trade during the Song Dynasty?
What role did artisans play in the context of East Asian trade during the Song Dynasty?
What was a primary reason for foot binding among women in China?
What was a primary reason for foot binding among women in China?
In Islamic tradition, what do the Five Pillars of Islam primarily include?
In Islamic tradition, what do the Five Pillars of Islam primarily include?
What characteristic distinguishes women in Vietnam from women in China during this period?
What characteristic distinguishes women in Vietnam from women in China during this period?
Which of the following accurately represents one of the sects of Islam?
Which of the following accurately represents one of the sects of Islam?
What did the term 'Dar al-Islam' refer to in Islamic history?
What did the term 'Dar al-Islam' refer to in Islamic history?
What was one impact of the spread of Islam on culture and knowledge?
What was one impact of the spread of Islam on culture and knowledge?
Which was NOT a consequence of foot binding in Chinese culture?
Which was NOT a consequence of foot binding in Chinese culture?
What was the primary reason for the expansion of trade during the Islamic Golden Age?
What was the primary reason for the expansion of trade during the Islamic Golden Age?
Flashcards
Song Dynasty Dates
Song Dynasty Dates
The Song Dynasty ruled East Asia from 960 to 1279 CE.
Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism
A philosophy that combined Confucianism and Buddhism, emphasizing harmony and balance.
Imperial Bureaucracy
Imperial Bureaucracy
A system of government where officials manage the empire.
Civil Service Exam
Civil Service Exam
An exam used to select government officials based on merit.
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Silk Roads
Silk Roads
Trade routes connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
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Indian Ocean Trade Routes
Indian Ocean Trade Routes
Maritime trade routes in the Indian Ocean using ships like Dhows and Junks.
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Terrace Farming
Terrace Farming
Farming on sloped land to control erosion using leveled areas.
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Champa Rice
Champa Rice
A type of rice with high yields due to its hearty grain.
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Foot Binding in China
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
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
Islam's Origin
Founded by the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca, Arabia in the 7th century.
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Dar al-Islam
Dar al-Islam
The 'House of Islam', referring to areas under Muslim rule.
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Chinese Women's Status
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
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
Muslim
A follower of Islam.
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Vietnam Women's Status
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
Islamic Architecture Feature
Tall towers with open windows at the top, used to signal prayer times.
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Hindu Architecture
Hindu Architecture
Intricate and detailed artwork depicting gods.
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Hindu Beliefs
Hindu Beliefs
Polytheistic, with gods depicted in art, a strict caste system, and sacred books like the Vedas.
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Muslim Beliefs
Muslim Beliefs
Monotheistic, believing in one God, forbidding depictions of Allah, and emphasizing equality.
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Mongol Defeat of Song Dynasty
Mongol Defeat of Song Dynasty
The year 1269 CE, marking the defeat of the Song dynasty by the Mongols.
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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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