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Who was Mansa Musa?
Ruler of the Mali Empire, known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and promotion of Islam.
What is Feudalism?
A decentralized political system where land is exchanged for service and loyalty.
What is Humanism?
A Renaissance philosophy emphasizing human potential and achievement.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
A syncretic philosophy blending Confucianism with Buddhist and Taoist ideas in Song China.
What is a Bureaucracy?
A system of government where decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives.
What is a Caliphate?
An Islamic state led by a supreme religious and political leader known as a caliph.
What is the Renaissance?
A period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity and covering the time between the 14th and 17th centuries, characterized by an effort to revive and surpass ideas and achievements of classical antiquity.
What is meant by 'cultural exchange'?
The process by which different cultures share ideas, traditions, and technologies, often leading to syncretism or modification of existing practices.
Define 'state building'.
The process by which new states or empires emerge, consolidate power, and establish systems of governance and administration.
What are city-states?
Independent urban centers that function as autonomous political entities, often controlling surrounding territories and engaging in trade and diplomacy.
What is meant by 'religious syncretism'?
The blending of different religious beliefs and practices, often resulting in new hybrid forms of religious expression.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Mamluk Empire?
Causes: Decline of the Abbasid Caliphate. Effects: Military strength, cultural achievements in Egypt, eventual conquest by Ottomans.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Seljuk Empire?
Causes: Turkic expansion across the Middle East. Effects: Cultural and artistic achievements, eventual conquest by Mongols.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Delhi Sultanate?
Causes: Muslim expansion into India. Effects: Introduction of new ideas and practices, eventual conquest by the Mughal Empire.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Song Dynasty?
Causes: Revival based on Han Dynasty. Effects: Economic, cultural, and technological advancements, eventual conquest by Mongols.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Mali Empire?
Causes: Rise from Ghana Kingdom, gold trade. Effects: Wealth, Islamic learning, Mansa Musa's hajj, replaced by Songhai Empire.
What were the causes and effects of the decentralized nature of the Holy Roman Empire?
Causes: Based on Kuman Empire. Effects: Complex political structure, numerous territories, dissolved in 1806.
What were the causes and effects of increased religious diversity in Song China and Northern India?
Causes: Cultural exchange and interactions. Effects: Religious conflicts and social tensions.
What were the causes and effects of the blending of Chinese and Japanese traditions in Japan?
Causes: Cultural exchange and proximity. Effects: Unique Japanese culture with Chinese influences.
What were the causes and effects of the combination of Hindu and Islamic cultures in the Delhi Sultanate?
Causes: Muslim rule in India. Effects: Syncretic cultural practices and architectural styles.
What were the causes and effects of the development of Neo-Confucianism in Song China?
Causes: Desire to synthesize Confucianism with Buddhist and Taoist ideas. Effects: Intellectual and cultural synthesis.