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What dynasty, along with the Sui, re-established and improved Chinese civilization after the fall of China's classical civilization?
What dynasty, along with the Sui, re-established and improved Chinese civilization after the fall of China's classical civilization?
Tang
All of the following empires are postclassical empires EXCEPT:
All of the following empires are postclassical empires EXCEPT:
Constantinople and Malacca both became powerful commercial states primarily because of their?
Constantinople and Malacca both became powerful commercial states primarily because of their?
strategic location
Why did the Mongols refrain from attacking central Europe in 1241?
Why did the Mongols refrain from attacking central Europe in 1241?
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What important cultural movement rejected Buddhism while adapting some of its themes to the predominant thought which stressed family duty and honor?
What important cultural movement rejected Buddhism while adapting some of its themes to the predominant thought which stressed family duty and honor?
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In Japan, from the Heian period until the Tokugawa period, emperors?
In Japan, from the Heian period until the Tokugawa period, emperors?
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Which of the following best compares European and Chinese merchants in society during the early 15th century?
Which of the following best compares European and Chinese merchants in society during the early 15th century?
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The Turkic expansion under Timur the Lame disrupted all of the following regions EXCEPT:
The Turkic expansion under Timur the Lame disrupted all of the following regions EXCEPT:
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In what ways were the civilizations in Mesoamerica before 1000 C.E. more sophisticated than those in North America?
In what ways were the civilizations in Mesoamerica before 1000 C.E. more sophisticated than those in North America?
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In the five centuries after the year 1000 C.E., the peoples of the eastern hemisphere?
In the five centuries after the year 1000 C.E., the peoples of the eastern hemisphere?
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Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of Muslims during their Golden Age?
Which factor helps explain the scientific and literary achievements of Muslims during their Golden Age?
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All of the following trade routes existed prior to 1000 C.E. except the:
All of the following trade routes existed prior to 1000 C.E. except the:
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What body of water is the 'Western Ocean' in reference to during Zheng He's voyages?
What body of water is the 'Western Ocean' in reference to during Zheng He's voyages?
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Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European?
Narratives such as Marco Polo's created a European?
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Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
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During the postclassical period, societies in the Americas remained entirely separate from those of the Old World.
During the postclassical period, societies in the Americas remained entirely separate from those of the Old World.
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Which of the following was a source of Western dynamism in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries?
Which of the following was a source of Western dynamism in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries?
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This description from Ibn Battuta refers to?
This description from Ibn Battuta refers to?
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Which of the following societies' gender roles was overall the most constrictive and gave the greatest amount of freedom and rights to women?
Which of the following societies' gender roles was overall the most constrictive and gave the greatest amount of freedom and rights to women?
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Christians' devotion to saints was very much like?
Christians' devotion to saints was very much like?
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Which of the following practices was common to the Aztec and the Inca empires?
Which of the following practices was common to the Aztec and the Inca empires?
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Merchants in southern post-classical India?
Merchants in southern post-classical India?
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The architecture shown above is an example of?
The architecture shown above is an example of?
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Mass migrations and imperial conquests are the only reasons that tend to cause changes over time.
Mass migrations and imperial conquests are the only reasons that tend to cause changes over time.
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Large religions covered huge areas of land, even though localized smaller religions remained in place.
Large religions covered huge areas of land, even though localized smaller religions remained in place.
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There was one nomadic group, the Mongols, that had an impact on the course of history during this era.
There was one nomadic group, the Mongols, that had an impact on the course of history during this era.
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The religion of Islam began in the 7th Century.
The religion of Islam began in the 7th Century.
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Japan grew to have hegemony over many other areas of Asia and became one of the largest and most prosperous empires of the time.
Japan grew to have hegemony over many other areas of Asia and became one of the largest and most prosperous empires of the time.
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Study Notes
Chinese Dynasties and Civilizations
- Tang dynasty, alongside the Sui, revitalized Chinese civilization after the classical era's decline.
- Neo-Confucianism emerged, incorporating Buddhist themes while emphasizing family duty and honor.
Post-Classical Empires
- The Persian Empire is notable for not being classified as a post-classical empire.
- The Turkic expansion under Timur disrupted multiple regions, excluding China.
Strategic Trade Locations
- Cities like Constantinople and Malacca thrived as commercial hubs due to their strategic geographic locations.
Mongol Impact
- The death of the Great Khan in 1241 prevented the Mongols from invading central Europe.
Japan's Political Structure
- From the Heian to Tokugawa periods, emperors in Japan held minimal political power.
European vs. Chinese Merchants
- European merchants gained status and wealth through long-distance trade revitalization, whereas Chinese merchants leveraged their wealth for family status.
Mesoamerican Civilizations
- Mesoamerican societies prior to 1000 C.E. exhibited advanced social structures, astronomical knowledge, and architectural skills compared to their North American counterparts.
Interaction in the Eastern Hemisphere
- Post-1000 C.E., eastern hemisphere populations engaged in unprecedented levels of travel and interaction.
Islamic Golden Age
- The scientific and literary achievements during the Muslim Golden Age were enhanced by cultural diversity fostered by Islamic governance.
Trade Routes
- Trade routes before 1000 C.E. included established paths, notably excluding the Atlantic Ocean Route.
Zheng He's Voyages
- Zheng He’s expeditions to the "Western Ocean" refer to the Indian Ocean, emphasizing extensive maritime exploration.
European Perspectives on Asia
- Marco Polo’s narratives fueled European ambitions to discover shorter routes to Asia.
Crusades' Influence
- The Crusades facilitated a influx of cultural and economic influences from the Middle East to the West.
Americas' Isolation
- During the postclassical period, the Americas remained disconnected from Old World civilizations.
Western Dynamism
- The growth of cities and urban economies was a significant factor driving dynamism in Western societies during the 14th and 15th centuries.
Matrilineal Descent
- Societies observed by Ibn Battuta practiced matrilineal descent, tracing lineage through the mother's family.
Gender Roles in Societies
- Among Mesoamerican societies, the Maya had the most restrictive gender roles, while being notable for granting women certain freedoms.
Religious Devotions
- Similarities exist between Christians' devotion to saints and Buddhists' reverence for Bodhisattvas.
Tribute Systems
- Both the Aztec and Inca empires utilized tribute systems as a common economic structure.
Southern Indian Merchants
- Merchants in southern post-classical India were closely linked to local temples, which functioned as banking and finance hubs.
Architecture and Religion
- Architectural styles from certain regions exemplify the spread of Hinduism.
Understanding Change Over Time
- Historical change is influenced by factors beyond just migrations and conquests, countering common misconceptions.
Religion's Influence
- Major religions could dominate vast territories while smaller localized religions continued to exist simultaneously.
Misconceptions about Nomadic Groups
- The idea that the Mongols were the only nomadic group impacting history during this period is inaccurate.
Origins of Islam
- Islam originated in the 7th century, marking significant historical and cultural developments.
Japan's Influence in Asia
- Contrary to some perspectives, Japan did not achieve hegemony over other Asian regions or become one of the largest empires.
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