Islamic and Post Classical Asia Flashcards

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What is a caliph/caliphate?

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Theocratic Ruler/ religious leader of Islam

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How did the trade along the silk road and trans-Saharan trade route impact various societies?

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Cultural exchange—New religious ideas were exchanged—Islam will spread into Africa; new technologies were exchanged as merchants interacted with each other. Muslim merchants dominate trade.

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During the Golden Age of Muslim Caliphates what areas saw advancements?

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Math and science

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How did the Muslim and Hindus coexist in India after the Muslim invasion?

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There was little evidence of religious persecution (mistreatment, oppression). They had a long period of harmonious relations.

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Why did Africans trade gold for salt in Africa?

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Gold was plentiful and salt was rare, so it was valuable. They needed salt to preserve food.

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Why is Timbuktu important to west Africa?

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It developed into a city which valued learning and trade AND a center for the gold-salt trade.

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What made trade on the African coast easier for the Arabic Muslims?

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Monsoon winds

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What did the growth of trade on the African coast lead to?

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Growth of wealth and the need for strong defenses—protection.

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What was the impact of the civil service exams in China?

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Placed high value on Learning—education is important. Social mobility for lower classes because of education. Lower classes could participate in government because of education.

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What major religions existed in China during the Tang Dynasty?

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Confucianism & Buddhism