Song Dynasty
An important period of rule in East Asia between 960-1279. It provided many advancements like political stability, artisitic and intellectual achievements, and great wealth.
Bureaucracy
A government system run by people who were not elected. They have clear hierarchies and usually specific divisions of labor.
Metritocracy
A more art-friendly based political system where people get a place in the hierarchy based on ability and talent as opposed to their wealth or family.
Grand Canal
A crucial trade route/waterway that helped carry rice as well as many other goods between the regions.
Artisan
People who produced steel or other widely produced goods, such as pottery or silk.
Wood Block Printing
A form of art/scripture that uses pieces of carved wood like stamps.
Buddhism
A religion that believes in the four truths and reaching Nirvana. This is/was a widely accepted religion on the Silk Road and throughout East Asia.
Neo Confucianism
This is a religion that is a bit of a mash-up of Confucianism and Buddhism, as they were combined in the same regions.
Heian Period
A period in which Japan emulated Chinese traditions in politics, art, and literature.
Japanese Fuedalism
Japanese aristocrats were granted land, and none was given to those in a lesser social class.
Muhammad
The proclaimed messiah for the Islamic people.
Mamluks
Enslaved people who were sold off to work as soldiers or servants for those more fortunate in life.
Seljuk Turks
A muslim group that was conquering the Middle East with their leader, the sultan.
Sultan
A title the Seljuk Turks' leader gave himself, which took power from the highest-ranking Abbasid.
Baghdad
A trade-route-dense area in East Asia under the control of the Abbasid.
Abbasid Caliphate
A new state that adopted some of the Abbasid practices. It was originally led by Arabs and Persians.
Sufis
A religion in which people tried to grasp truths, but they could not be understood through learning.
Battle of Tours
It was an unheard-of loss for Islamic armies.
Vijayanagara Empire
"The Victorious City"
Under the rule of Harihara and Bukka
Rajput Empire
An empire of clans/tribes that ruled over large parts of northern, western, and central India.
Delhi Sultanate
An empire that had 5 dynasties that was primarily based in Delhi.
Urdu
National language of Pakistan
Khmer empire
A Hindu-Buddhist empire located in southeast Asia.
Mississippi Culture
A Native American culture that was advanced in architecture and agriculture compared to others of the time.
Cahokia
An indigenous city located near the Mississippi River.
Mayans
(Also known as Maya) was a Mesoamerican civilization that lasted from 250 CE to 900 CE. They were known for their large stone pyramids (similar looks to the Egyptians) and living well into the mountains.
Aztecs (Mexicas)
A Mesoamerican civilization that existed from about 1427 to 1521. They were known for their floating farm beds and their floating island city.
Theocracy
A form of government which derives from a spiritual leader as a ruler. AKA: Religion doesn't separate from state.
Incan Empire
A Pre-Colombian civilization that existed from 1438 to 1572. They had citizens pay taxes through public labor (Mit'a). They also built many roads and suspension bridges.
Mit'a Sytem
Mandatory public service (like farming, public space cleaning, or military service) instead of tax.
Animism
A religion that believes animals, plants, and/or inanimate objects have souls.
Carpa Nan
A huge ancient road system that was built the Inca's.
Kin-based Network
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