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What regions in Asia actively developed during the Early and High Middle Ages?

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The regions of the old civilizational centers: the Middle East, Central Asia, India, and China.

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Who emerged as significant powers in the 7th century in the Middle East?

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The Arabs, Turks (Seljuks), and Mongols.

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What new religion emerged in the 7th century that helped unite Arab tribes?

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Islam.

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What was the name of the vast empire created by the Arabs during their conquests?

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The Arab Caliphate.

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What was the political and religious leader of the Arab Caliphate called?

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The Caliph.

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What were the two major empires that the Arabs faced during their conquests?

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The Byzantine Empire and the Persian Empire.

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What was the primary language of the Arab Caliphate?

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Arabic.

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What was the social structure of the Arab world during the Middle Ages?

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It was based on Islam, with the Caliph at the top, followed by free Muslims, 'People of the Book' (Christians and Jews), and 'infidels' (non-believers) and slaves at the bottom.

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What was the main characteristic of the political development in China during the Early and High Middle Ages?

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Attempts at centralization of power often interrupted by internal conflicts.

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What was the name of the dynasty that ruled China during the period of 618-907?

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The Tang Dynasty.