Unit 1: Global Tapestry

Question 1

Define Confuicianism

Answer 1

Big continuity in China, had idea of hierarchical society, what civil service exam was based off of

Question 2

3 different technologies from China

Answer 2

Gunpowder - originally used for fireworks but later used for weapons and expansion of empires

Gutenberg Press - more efficient printing

Paper Money - easier and quicker way to transport more wealth across trade routes

Question 3

Identify and explain illustrative example of political / cultural continuity in China

Answer 3

Civil Service Exam - used Confucianism to change the Chinese government from a heredity based government to a scholarly based government through a test

Question 4

Identify and explain 2 technologies China made circa 1200-1450

Answer 4

Gunpowder - Used for firework displays later for weapons and spread of land empires

Champa Rice - made in present day vietnam (champa) which was drought resistant, faster to grow, and needed less water

Question 5

What’s a meritocracy

Answer 5

society in which people are promoted based on talent
(Civil Service Exam)

Question 6

What countries were impacted culturally by CHina

Answer 6

Japan Korea Vietnam

Question 7

Define Jizya

Answer 7

tax on non-muslims shown as a sign of submission to muslim rule

Question 8

What is Al-Andalus

Answer 8

Territory in Iberian Peninsula (Portugal) which was a center for culture, learning and trade

Question 9

Who overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate

Answer 9

Abbasid caliphate

Question 10

What did the Abbasid Caliphate accomplish

Answer 10

Created house of wisdom in baghdad (center of learning and translation of past texts)

Question 11

Social structure of India and hinduism

Answer 11

Caste system

Question 12

What were the Rajput Kindoms

Answer 12

Hindu states that flourished during 700 - 1500
Rajput = Hindu caste of warriors and strong military

Question 13

what was the delhi sultanate

Answer 13

muslim kingdom ruling over northern india

couldn’t expand more south because of conflicts with hindus

Question 14

Define hinduism

Answer 14

polythesitic
caste system
belief in reincarnation(samsara)

Question 15

What is the Majapahit Kingdom

Answer 15

Java - Buddhist - controlled strait of malacca which was very important shipping lane

Question 16

What was the importance culturally of Srivijaya and Khmer empire

Answer 16

Culutral crossroad

Question 17

Capital of Aztec Empire

Answer 17

Tenochititlan

Question 18

what are chinampas

Answer 18

floating islands used to plant many types of food providing food for bigger city

Question 19

1 example of culture from in the americas from 1200-1450

Answer 19

human sacrifice - sacrifice to sun god to prevent disease

Question 20

What was the mit’a system

Answer 20

used by incans - all males had to do work for state each year which created many public works

Question 21

what was the quipu / khipu

Answer 21

how incans kept records by using strings/cords knotted in a complex pattern

Question 22

What is animism

Answer 22

Belief system that all objects, places, and creatures have a spiritual essence

Question 23

What is islam

Answer 23

monotheistic
created by muhammed merchant
follow 5 pillars of islam

Question 24

what are the 5 pillars of islam

Answer 24

1 god
prayer of 5 times a day
pay percent of wealth to charity
fast during ramadan
hajj pilgrimage to mecca

Question 25

What did the trans-saharan trade network connect

Answer 25

mediterranean region to sub-saharan africa

Question 26

Describe Ghana

Answer 26

wealthy ancient kingdom in west africa
traded gold and salt
later conquered by Mali

Question 27

Describe Mali empire

Answer 27

Mansa Musa ruled created importance of Tumbuktu (capital)
west african
fourished 1200-1300
wealthy in trade for gold and salt

Question 28

What did mansa musa do

Answer 28

went on hajj (pilgrimage to mecca) and displayed wealth

Question 29

What was the swahili coast

Answer 29

cultural exchange center bc of indian ocean trade
blend of cultures
many city-states
SYNCRETIC LANGUAGE

Question 30

What is the Hierarchy of Feudalism

Answer 30

King -> Lord -> Vassal -> Serf

Question 31

What is a fief

Answer 31

Piece of land distributed by lords given by king

Question 32

What are serfs

Answer 32

Peasants tied to the land

Question 33

What did the Magna Carta do for Europe

Answer 33

It established the rights and freedoms of the citizens and limited the power of the monarchy - very important

Question 34

What was the Hundred Years War

Answer 34

It was a series of conflicts between England and France over land in many territories - French won which boosted english nationalism

Question 35

What was the purpose of the crusades

Answer 35

For the catholics to gain the holy land back from the Muslims