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What is sinification?
The process of China spreading its influence, culture, political systems, etc to the places surrounding them
What is syncretism?
When two different things combine to make a new thing
What is one SPECIFIC example of syncretism?
Swahili language, religions or belief systems like Neo-Confucianism and Sikism
Name the 5 major African Empires we discussed in Unit 1.5 (and the game)
Mali, Ghana, Ethiopia, Hausa Kingdoms, and Zimbabwe
Who were the two major Islamic caliphates that we discussed?
Abbasids and Umayyads
Describe the Japanese feudal system
Emperor, daimyos, samurais, peasants/serfs
Describe the European feudal system
Pope/the Church, Kings/Monarchs, Nobles/Land Owners, Knights, merchants/craftsmen, peasants/serfs
Who/what took the place of the Roman Empire in Europe after the Roman Empire fell?
The Catholic Church/the Pope
What were two SPECIFIC (unintended) consequences of the Crusades on Europe (besides death of fighters)
Increased exchange of knowledge, learning, medicine; search for new trade routes which led to the Columbian Exchange
Name three specific technologies of American Empires (Aztecs, Incas, Mayans, Mississippians)
large mounds, quipu, use of 0 in number system, chinampas, aqueducts, Carpa Nan
Answer Question 1on the review sheet I handed you
B
Answer Question 2 on the review sheet I handed you
D
Answer Question 3 on the review sheet I handed you
D
Answer Question 4 on the review sheet I handed you
A
The American Empires all practiced polytheism, but their most powerful god was based on/worshipped what?
The Sun
What was the Rule of Primogeniture?
First-born son inherited all property and serfs from his father
