unit iii - review 600-1450
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Unit III - Review 600-1450. 600-1450 C.E. 1368. Founding of Tenochtitlan ( Aztecs ). 618. Marco Polo visits China. 1325. 960. 1096. 622. Swahili Trade Cities. Song Dynasty. Mali Empire. Ming Dynasty. Crusades. The hijra. Tang Dynasty. Rise of Islam. Axum Kingdom. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Unit III - Review600-1450
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A New World of Islam
• The Islamic religion was formed in the Arabian Peninsula during the 7th century.
• The Bedouins, a nomadic people that “populated” the Arabian Peninsula, virtually controlled trade in the desert and founded Islam in Mecca.– Mecca was both a trade and a religious center
for both Judaism and Islam.
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Muhammad
• Muhammad was a tradesman who founded the Islamic religion in Mecca.
• Muhammad was very religious and often found time to meditate. According to legend, the angel Gabriel told him that he was a messenger of God.
• Muhammad believed he was the last prophet of Allah and began to speak of Islam.
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• Muhammad’s flee from Mecca to Yathrib in 622 CE became known as Hijrah, the official founding date of Islam.
• He renamed Yathrib “Medina” or “city of the Prophet” and named the community of Muslims umma.
• The Black Stone in Mecca became known as the belief in one god.
• Muhammad died in 632 CE known as the “seal of the prophets” since he was the last one.
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The Five Pillars• Faith (Shahadah) - Declaration of Faith is
repeated every day • Prayer (salat) - Face Mecca and pray five times
a day• Alms (Zakat) - Give money to the poor through
alms tax• Fasting (Sawm) - During Ramadan they must
fast from sunrise to sundown• Pilgrimage (Hajj) – Make pilgrimage to Mecca at
least once in a lifetime. Hajj, pilgrimage to Mecca, takes place once a year at Ka’aba.
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Islamic Structure
• The government set up was the caliphate that was ruled by a caliph selected by umma.
• The Qur’an was the guide of the caliphs.• Muslim armies, weak Byzantine and
Persian empires, and the good treatment of those conquered all were factors to the spread of Islam during the 7th and 8th centuries.
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Sunni-Shi’a Split
• Sunni – Umayyad rule; the caliph should still be selected by the Muslim community. Sunni means “the followers of Muhammad’s example.”
• Shi’a – caliph should be a relative of the Prophet and rejected Umayyad rule. They seek the revenge for Ali’s death. Shi’a means “the party of Ali.”
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Society and Women’s Status
• Women had right to property, divorce, and business. The Qur’an emphasizes equality but there are reinforced male dominance beliefs in Islam. Men follow Muhammad’s example of 4 wives while women may only have one husband. Women have been wearing veils since the 13th century B.C.E. in Mesopotamia; these practices were adopted by Islam.
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Arts, Sciences, and Technology
• Educational institutions were built to help spread the culture and beliefs of the Islamic religion. They also promoted the increase of science and technology.
• When Persia became part of the caliphate, Muslims adopted their culture, language, and arts. They also adopted mathematics and Arabic numerals in India.
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Mamluks
• A mamluk was a captured man that became a soldier who served the Muslim caliphs and Abbasid sultans in the Middle Ages. They were the lowest class and were kept under strict control by their caliph. They often tried to become powerful military castes to seize power for themselves but were punished cruelly. They were very beneficial to the armies because they knew they must honor their caliph.
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Silk Road Trade
• Best known trading route for the ancient Chinese civilization.
• Trade in silk grew under the Han Dynasty.• Chan Ch'ien was the first known Chinese
traveler who made contact with Central Asian tribes.– Chan Ch’ien expanded the silk trade to include fewer
tribes, therefore creating alliances with Central Asian nomads.
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Indian Ocean Trade• City-states traded with inland kingdoms to obtain
gold, ivory, and iron which were scarce and valuable items in Asian countries. These items were used for jewelry, coins, works of art, and ornamentation on buildings
• Africa played a vital role in world economy even before European nations.
• City-states were willing to pay high prices for cotton, silk, and porcelain objects. These items were expensive because they weren't available in Africa at the time. These items were a majority of Africa's imports during the Indian Ocean Trade.
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Trans-Sahara
• Trade was associated with Mediterranean economies that demanded gold in exchange for salt.
• Trans-Saharan routes went around Audaghost, expanding and going toward the Bure goldfield.
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• Hindu– Begins in India with
the migration of Aryans.
– Development of Buddhism and Jainism as alternates to Hinduism causes some changes in Hinduism’s teachings.
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• Judaism– Moved from
Mesopotamia into Eastern Mediterranean. • Exiled by Romans.• Exiled by Assyrians
– Christianity develops to Judaism as an alternative in the Roman Empire.
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• Confucianism– Practiced in China
• Philosophy spreads to Korea
– Legalism looks down on Confucianism.• Daoism Coexists with
Confucianism.
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• Buddhism– Starts in South Asia
and is spread by missionaries and merchants.
– Hinduism changes to make Buddhism less appealing.
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• Christianity– Spread by apostles and
disciples.– First just converts the
spreading of news.• More formal spread by
Romans. • Adoption of many pagan
customs.– Judaism influenced with
their laws, rules, and beliefs.
– Zoroastrianism influenced with their belief of good and evil.
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• Islam– Starts in Arabia
(Mecca and Medina). • Islam spreads to
Europe and West Africa in the 900s and Swahili states in 1100s.
• Muhammad was greatly influenced by Christianity and Judaism.
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Mongols
• This group swept through the south and east of Asia
• They conquered China, India, the Middle East, and Russia.
• They ruled the largest land-based empire of the world
• Their attacks often destroyed cities and towns, but they maintained trade routes.
• Their authority eventually brought peace. (Pax Mongolica)
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Importance cont.
• It spread other cultures throughout the land
• Improved trade throughout Asia and eastern Europe
• Paper money, banking, and letters of credit
• Peace spread throughout the area once land was conquered.
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Rise of Mongolian Power
• The Mongols originated in dry grasslands in the central part of Asia.
• They raised livestock and were organized in groups called clans.
• Their spread throughout the land started as they looked for new pastures for their herds.
• in 1200 CE, Temujin brought all clans together under his power.
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Rise of Mongolian Power cont.• He eventually became Genghis Khan, or “universal
leader.”• After his death, his sons and grandsons took over and
kept his authority streak and conquered the desired area for the empire.
• Ogodai, Genghis Khan’s son, died and the Mongols were then stopped in Eurasia.
• Egypt’s army defeated the Mongols and the Mongol leader, Hulegu, decided not to conquer anymore land.
• The Empire fell mostly because the land was too big to control and because it was divided.
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East Asia Political Systems and Cultural
Patterns
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East Asia Political Systems and Cultural Patterns
China Influenced areas around it such as Japan, Korea, and Vietnam Sui dynasty built canal linking northern & southern China Tang dynasty distributed land to peasants Invented printing (woodblock printing) Chinese imperial court set up trade and diplomatic relations with the
states of Southeast Asia Rulers unable to prevent plotting against and government corruption Female children were considered less desirable than male children When married, the girls parents would provide a dowry or gift to her
husband. Confucianism
Was the basis of the state government Now called Neo-Confucianism (response to Buddhism and Daoism) World is real not an illusion, you must participate in order to enjoy
the world
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Tang China
• They had a strong transportation and communication system:
-advanced road systems-postal stations-stables for travelers-used the roads to send messages by horse to keep in contact with the large empire.
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Tang China cont.
• The equal-field system:-Meant to make sure that land distribution was
fair and equal.-The emperor wanted to control the amount of
land the families had.A merit-based bureaucracy:-recruited government officials who were smart,
educated, and loyal to their job.
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Song China
• Finances-expansion of the empire meant that expenses went up.-The government then started to raise taxes making the people of the empire angry.
• Military:-China had many invasions, so they depended on a strong military.
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Song China cont.
-The military was eventually overthrown and Song China was under Mongolian control.
• Trade routes along the roads of china made for economic growth.
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Japanese vs. European Feudalism
• Similarities– Mutual ties and obligations– Valued courage, loyalty, contempt for non-
warriors
Japan• Feudalistic ties based on one’s
word• Legacy: group consciousness,
collective decision-making teams
Europe• Feudalistic ties sealed by
negotiated contracts • Legacy: reliance on
parliamentary institutions where participants could discuss concerns about monarch
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The Golden Age• The Tang built road systems, post stations, and
sent messengers to communicate with the rest of the dynasty. The Grand Canal made it possible for China to increase trade and communication.
• Bureaucratic systems were based on merit not on money or class.
• Increased agriculture production, population, urbanization, technological innovations, and financial inventions all were factors of the flourishing economy during the Golden Age.
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Religious Conflicts• During the Tang and Song Dynasties,
Buddhist and Confucius ideals created much conflict in government and society.– Confucianism emphasizes the duty owed to
society, order, and hierarchy.– Buddhism emphasizes the withdrawal from
society to focus on the individual.• The emergence of Neo-Confucianism
merged the two religious ideals together to make a more successful society and political structure.
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The Patriarchal Way of Life
• The dominance of males increased with the increase of productivity. Women began to bind their feet to let others know they were wealthy and did not need to work for their husbands could work.
• Males continued to dominate most aspects of society while the women returned to traditional housework.
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The Mongols, Yuan Dynasty, and the Ming
• Kublai Khan conquered the Song and established the capital of Beijing and the Yuan Dynasty.
• Militarism rose as the Yuan Dynasty rose; merchants status was improved and more territory was gained.
• The Ming closed all relations with the Mongols (Yuan), making the Ming “independent from the world.”
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Americas
• Maya– City-states – Agriculture basis for life– United by loyalty to king– Complex calendars, math,
astronomy• Decline
– Conflict between states, disrupted trade, over-farming
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Americas
• Aztec– United by loyalty to king– Military conquest– Human sacrifice
• Inca– United by loyalty to king– Major roads connected
empire– Welfare state cared for
everyone
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Decentralization of Europe
• Fall of Rome = political void
• Germanic tribes create their own kingdoms
• Europe divided• Unsafe to travel
– Decrease in trade and exports
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Division of Christianity
• Shift of power from Rome to Byzantium– Lack of contact, beliefs differed
• Differences were irreconcilable—1054 schism
• Eastern Orthodox Church• Roman Catholic Church (west)• Papacy
– Leader of Catholic Church
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Medieval Society• Feudalism—Political
– Lords/vassals, loyalty for land, system of gov’t and landholding
• Manors—Economic– Lord’s estate, self-sufficient,
obligations between serfs and lords• The Church—Belief System
– Unifying force, power over everyday lives
• Chivalry—Code of Behavior– Courage, devotion to feudal and
heavenly lord, respect for women
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Arts, Sciences, Technology
• Agricultural techniques– More food– Increased population
• Improvements in technology led to later Age of Exploration
• Castles, siege towers
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Revival of Cities
• Increased trade, population, crop production
• Villages became towns• Expansion of markets• The church forbade loans, people went to
Jewish moneylenders
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Crusades-Late 11th-13th Centuries• Byzantine emperor calls Pope for
help from Muslim invasions• European knights to help• No permanent gains for Christians• Muslims get Constantinople
(Istanbul) • Trade with Middle East = new
wealth– European demand for foreign
products– Cultural change!
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Eastern EuropeWestern Europe
• Byzantine Empire• Constantine• Justinian’s Code
• Systemized Roman law• Basis of law in western Europe
and United States
• Frankish Empire• Charlemagne
• Reunited western Europe • Holy Roman Empire
• Emperors clashed with popes
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Swahili Coast Trades
• Cattle herding, farming and gold trade were a major part of the coast.
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Empire of Ghana
• In the 8th century, the Soninke, a farming people, formed the empire of Ghana.
• The empire was gaining wealth through taxing traders who went through Ghana.
• Their most important asset was gold from the Niger River. They traded it for salt from the Sahara.
• Ghana had a good army, so the empire thrived.• Most of Ghana converted to Islam.
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Impact of migrations Aztecs (The place of the seven legendary caves)
Originally named the Mexica Settled in an unusual place: an island in the middle of a swampland
of Lake Texococo, later built to become Mexico city Established city of Tenochtitlan, and expanded by conquering
nearby people and using them for tribute By the middle of the 15th century their territory was almost coast to
coast Mongols
Expanded their territory by conquering other people around them Used brute force to defeat their opponents Began to move when they needed new pastures for their herds Also thought that a drought had started the migration Skilled horsemanship lead to successful migration
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Impact of Migrations Turks
Originally Indo-Europeans who migrated into the Middle East Seljuk Turks invaded Byzantine Empire, sparking migration from Europe
to middle East By end of era Ottoman Turks were on the rise Captured Constantinople and they gained control of trade on the
Mediterranean Vikings
Vikings swept from Normandy (Europe), to Mediterranean areas (Russia) during the 8th and 9th centuries
looting and destroying communities, churches, and monasteries. Some settled and intermarried with natives, forming new groups such as the Normans and the Rus (Russians)
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Impact of Migrations Vikings
Consequence of their invasions was development of feudalism in Europe.
The attacks convinced Europeans that protection was vital, and so they organized into a network of lords and vassals, that eventually built kingdoms with great armies ready to fight.
Arabs Most significant effect of the Arab movement from the Arabian Peninsula
was the spread of Islam Invaded, settled, and eventually ruled, the Middle East, northern Africa, and
southern Europe Political structure of the caliphate did not survive, Islam held the areas
together culturally as it mixed with natively customs and religions. Despite splits between Sunni and Shi'a, the Islamic World emerged as an
entire cultural area during this era
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Migration of Arabs• During the 11th century, a large amount of Arabs migrated to Africa.
Because of that, the Islamic religion and Arabic traditions dispersed deeper into Africa.
• Islam also spread towards the Mali, then Songhai empires. Timbuktu became known for being the center of Islamic scholarships for its university.
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East Asia Political Systems and Cultural Patterns
Arts Landscape painting reached its high point People were insignificant, painted as tiny figures in
boats or wandering up a hill, living in, but not dominating nature
Porcelain became very popular A ceramic made of fine clay baked at very high
temperatures Europe did not find out about this technique until the
eighteenth century Japan based their government on the chinese Limit power of aristocrats and empower the ruler,
making him look like a divine figure
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Causes/Effects of the 14th Century Plague
• Black Death• Southwestern China• Cross-cultural exchanges-
goods, ideas, disease• Mongol military campaigns• Fleas, merchants, travelers• Decline in population
– Yuan Dynasty, Mongol control, ¼ Europe
• Labor shortages– Trade standstill, deterioration
of towns, social unrest, rebellions
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Growth and Role of Cities Africa
Mali (1200-1500) wealth derives from trade, gold fields of Niger; strong Muslim political and merchant classes
Building of Quranic school; Ibn Battuta (1304-1369) Swahili Coast; farming, cattle herding, gold trade Mosques and churches lead to worship and education Islam increases in literacy, first in Arabic; Growth of elite classes Slave trade across Africa into Middle East, India, China Most slaves specialize in service, some slaves become
powerful and wealthy because of their military ability
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Growth and Role of Cities The Song Empire
(Capital) Kaifeng, military has over one million men iron and steel production rivals eighteenth century
Britain experiments with gunpowder; paper money, tax
farming, modern private capitalism Movable type leads to spreading of agricultural
techniques, educational resources, public-health materials (combat malaria and plague);
women did not have property rights or ability to remarry and rarely had educational opportunities
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Growth and Role of Cities The Aztecs (Tenochtitlan)
Move to islands off the shore of Lake Texcoco; organized by clan;
Society based on military conquest Take fertile agricultural lands and establish monarchy selected
by council of aristocrats from among all the males of ruling family Warrior elite was assigned highest social status Lake Texcoco separates fresh water from salt water; Great social division based on wealth Managed long-distance trade Polytheistic, Huitzilopochtli (God) needs constant diet of human
hearts to keep sun shining; worship of sun; Sacrifice increases under Aztecs; war captives, criminals,
slaves, people given as tribute Rebellion, deviancy, opposition will not be tolerated