Unit 1-2 Vocab Flashcards

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Which term refers to the dynasty that ruled China from 960 to 1279 and is known for its advances in technology, culture, and economy?

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Song Dynasty

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What is the philosophical system that focuses on respect for family, social harmony, and hierarchy, originally taught by a Chinese philosopher in the 6th century BCE?

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Confucianism

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What is the concept of honoring one's ancestors and parents, a central tenet of Confucianism?

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Filial Piety

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Revival and reinterpretation of Confucian thought during the Song Dynasty, combining Confucianism with elements of Daoism and Buddhism.

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Neo-Confucianism

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Which form of Buddhism, popular in Southeast Asia, emphasizes individual meditation and insight?

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Theravada Buddhism

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Which form of Buddhism, known for its focus on compassion and the possibility of enlightenment for all beings, spread to China, Korea, and Japan?

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Mahayana Buddhism

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What term refers to a fast-growing food introduced to China from Vietnam, greatly increasing food production during the Song Dynasty?

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Champa Rice

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Which empire, originating from the Turkic peoples, ruled large parts of the Middle East from the 11th to 14th centuries and played a major role in the spread of Islam?

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Seljuk Empire

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Which Muslim empire ruled much of northern India from 1206 to 1526 and helped to spread Islam in South Asia?

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Delhi Sultanate

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Which Islamic empire was centered in Baghdad from 750 to 1258 and was known for its Golden Age of science, culture, and learning?

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Abbasid Caliphate