Quam 2 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Tang and Song dynasty
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) were influential Chinese dynasties known for their cultural, technological, and economic advancements.
Silk Road
An ancient trade route connecting China, the Middle East, and Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture.
The Mongols
A nomadic group from Central Asia that established the largest contiguous empire in history under leaders like Genghis Khan.
The Black Death
A devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-14th century, killing millions
Mansa Musa
The ruler of the Mali Empire, famous for his immense wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca, which showcased the empire’s prosperity.
Ming Dynasty
A Chinese dynasty (1368-1644) known for its trade expansion, cultural achievements, and the construction of the Great Wall.
Zheng He
A Ming Dynasty explorer who led seven major expeditions, expanding China’s maritime influence.
Protestant Reformation
A 16th-century movement led by figures like Martin Luther, challenging the Catholic Church’s practices and leading to the creation of Protestant churches
Niccolo Machiavelli
An Italian Renaissance political philosopher known for his work “The Prince,” which advises rulers on pragmatic and sometimes ruthless governance.
Printing Press
Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, it revolutionized the spread of information by enabling mass production of books and other printed materials.
Ottoman Empire
A powerful empire that lasted from 1299 to 1922, encompassing parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for its military, architectural, and cultural achievements.
Constantinople
The capital of the Byzantine Empire, later conquered by the Ottomans in 1453 and renamed Istanbul, becoming a major cultural and economic hub.
Akbar the Great
A Mughal emperor known for his policies of religious tolerance, administrative reforms, and cultural patronage in India.
Suleiman the Magnificent
An Ottoman sultan who presided over the empire’s golden age, known for his legal reforms and architectural contributions.
Inca Empire
A pre-Columbian empire in South America, known for its advanced engineering, agriculture, and the construction of Machu Picchu.
Colombian Exchange
The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and ideas between the Americas, West Africa, and the Old World following Columbus’s voyages.
Age of Absolutism
A period in European history when monarchs centralized power and ruled with absolute authority, often justified by divine right
Divine Right to Rule
The belief that monarchs derive their authority directly from God, making their rule legitimate and unquestionable.
Mandate of heaven
A Chinese political philosophy that justified the rule of the emperor as granted by the gods, contingent on his ability to govern well and fairly.
